Jobs in Tokyo
563 jobs in Tokyo open to English speakers, updated 25 October 2026.
Tokyo is the heart of Japan's job market and home to its most international workplaces. Browse roles across every industry from global startups to established enterprises, many offering visa sponsorship and English-speaking environments.
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IDOM CaaS Technology[Responsibilities] Define goals, formulate roadmaps, and design the organization Analyze the current situation quantitatively and qualitatively, and identify the issues necessary to realize the desired state Design KPIs related to each project and build a monitoring environment Drive initiatives in collaboration with development members Design communication with stakeholders Manage progress and resources Facilitate the entire project Build the project organization and the foundation for project execution, etc.
Front-End Engineer
IDOM CaaS Technology[Responsibilities] Design, development, testing, and other work for front-end applications [Development Environment] Languages: Java, PHP, Ruby, JavaScript, SQL, Python, etc. OS: Linux, Windows, UNIX, iOS, Android Middleware: MySQL, Oracle, etc.
Server-Side Engineer (JAVA)
IDOM CaaS Technology[Responsibilities] Specification of web services on the server side, design, implementation, and maintenance of feature development Database design/development and various data processing tasks. In the future, we would also like to entrust you with roles such as tech lead, depending on your aspirations. [Development Environment] Languages: Java, PHP, Ruby, JavaScript, SQL, Python, etc. OS: Linux-based, Windows-based, UNIX-based, etc. Middleware: MySQL, Oracle, etc.
CAIO Candidate: Sr. Data Scientist
IDOM CaaS TechnologyYou will be responsible for data analysis, development of machine learning infrastructure, and development of machine learning models as a data scientist. This role offers the following advantages: ① Opportunity to work on the development of a wide variety of machine learning models ② Growth opportunities unique to a startup ③ The chance to take on challenges in the cutting-edge field of finance x MaaS Machine learning models related to vehicles: We will apply AI to the know-how cultivated at Gulliver, a used-car buying and selling business, and develop a car pricing model that will become the standard for the used-car industry, as well as services that translate its value to customers. Machine learning models related to people: Using data related to people—such as demographic data, payment data, and driving data collected via IoT devices—we will develop machine learning models that calculate credit scores and driving scores, as well as services that translate that value to customers. *Service development will be carried out in collaboration with the data engineering and application engineering teams. In addition, you will work on data analysis related to problem solving, such as marketing science and lead scoring, to improve the productivity of marketing and sales organizations. You will also be responsible for data engineering to turn the results of that analysis into outcomes, including building data pipelines and setting up an MLOps environment.
Auditor (Operations)
RevolutOur Audit team is critical to our business. They work closely with Risk and Compliance to create internal risk management and compliance processes, and make sure they’re running efficiently. We’re looking for an Internal Auditor to develop and implement audit policies and procedures. You'll mitigate business risk across various functions while carrying out internal audits for the business. Up to shape what's next in finance? Let’s get in touch. What you'll be doing - Developing the annual internal audit plan for Revolut in Japan, considering regulatory requirements and risks associated with local operations - Developing and executing audit programmes under internal audit policies, methodologies, regulatory requirements, and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing - Attending local committees to develop and update our audit risk assessment processes, partnering closely with the Head of Internal Audit - Interacting with senior management and staff to obtain an understanding of relevant risks, controls, and processes - Seeking ways to make the best use of data as part of our audit process, including to inform our understanding of risks, test controls, and provide relevant insights - Delivering end-to-end internal audits, assessing risks and controls of operational processes, and highlighting any gaps in the control framework or areas for improvement - Conducting follow-up reviews of deficiencies noted during audits as well as ongoing monitoring
Backend & Cloud Engineer
Citadel AIWe are looking for a backend engineer to collaborate with a small full-stack team to build cloud infrastructure and products for evaluating, monitoring, and governing AI systems. You will have broad responsibilities across cloud infrastructure and product backends. On the cloud infrastructure side, you will work on latency and cost optimization, scalability, monitoring, and deployments. On the product side, you will work on web servers, SQL databases, LLM/AI libraries, GPU inference, API design, integrations with external services (e.g., SSO), and generic product features for the governance of AI models and agents. The host product is primarily operated on Google Cloud (mainly Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Vertex AI). Self-hosted deployments on Azure and AWS are also supported. The backend is implemented mainly in Python. Technologies used: Docker, Helm, Tilt, OpenTofu, PostgreSQL, Redis, FastAPI, Flask.
Kamiyacho (Tokyo) — Business Development Manager (Powerwall)
TeslaWhy choose Tesla? At Tesla Japan, you will go beyond traditional roles at automotive dealerships and established technology companies to become a driver of improvement. You will contribute directly to the global mission of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. This is an opportunity to take part in a global initiative of particular scale and urgency in the Japanese market, extending beyond automotive sales. Tesla combines the framework of a global leader with the agility of a startup. Unlike the slow decision-making processes and hierarchical structures found in many Japanese organizations, you will be given genuine ownership. Our culture is built on first principles: solving challenges quickly, making rapid improvements, and taking the initiative to lead. In the Japanese market, this culture recognizes speed and innovation as unique strengths. While competitors separate hardware, software, and AI development, Tesla treats them as an integrated ecosystem. Our vehicles function as advanced computers that continually evolve through over-the-air (OTA) updates. In this environment, you can develop high-impact expertise at the intersection of cutting-edge AI, autonomous driving, and energy storage solutions. Working at Tesla Japan is an opportunity to join a global innovation network that extends beyond regional boundaries. You will work directly with headquarters and teams in China, Europe, the United States, and elsewhere, bringing global best practices to Japan and adapting them to the local market. At Tesla Japan, advancement is based on results and impact, not length of service. In this merit-based environment, outstanding contributions are recognized immediately, and top performers can move into leadership roles without delay. For those seeking an environment where passion creates meaningful impact, a culture that values agility as a strength, and the opportunity to contribute to some of the world’s most advanced technologies, Tesla Japan is more than just a job. It offers a career opportunity unlike any other in Japan, combining purpose, speed, excellence, and global reach. Join us in bringing Tesla Energy products to Japan to preserve the beauty of the country’s landscapes and provide people with sustainable prosperity. Tesla may be best known for electric vehicles, but its global energy business is also growing rapidly and is certain to become one of its core businesses in the future. By leveraging its software capabilities, Tesla Powerwall can support the balance of supply and demand on the power grid through the coordinated control of thousands or tens of thousands of units, reducing reliance on power plants that generate electricity from fossil fuels such as thermal power. Tesla also develops its own EV chargers, and you can explore ecosystem-based business models, such as providing V2X services by combining home battery storage with EV chargers. These services are possible precisely because Tesla is a technology company that brings AI and energy together. In this role, you can lead efforts to expand these new services beyond homes to a range of businesses, including convenience stores and drugstores. There is nothing quite like the fulfillment of building something from zero to one with domestic and international team members at speed, or the excitement of achieving it. Why not take the leap and join us? In this role, you will drive business development for residential energy products such as Powerwall and EV chargers. Specifically, you will carry out and deliver a range of projects, including developing new business models such as VPP services and identifying business partners, targeting aggregators, electric utilities, and local governments. New business development involves a variety of challenges related to technology, regulations and policy, and partner development. You will need to make these challenges visible and clearly determine what needs to be done, who should be involved, and by when, while applying effective project and stakeholder management. You will be expected to understand Japan’s business environment and commercial practices, and to explain business performance to executives with supporting data and figures, making the position of the Japanese market within the global business clear. You will build and strengthen relationships with aggregators and retail electricity providers to establish partnerships that deliver maximum value to customers with Tesla residential energy products. In addition to these businesses, you will contribute to developing strategies and business plans to promote the adoption of VPP services among transmission and distribution operators and local governments. You will actively collaborate with policymakers, regulators, transmission and distribution operators, industry associations, and external stakeholders to promote the adoption of related services. You will communicate proactively with internal teams—including Sales, Government Affairs, Operations, and Engineering—on policy and regulatory issues to facilitate effective collaboration. You will stay up to date on the latest industry trends and competitor information, report as appropriate to international colleagues, including APAC and U.S. headquarters leadership, identify competitive advantages, and propose sales strategies for Japan.
Kamiyacho (Tokyo) [Recruitment Intern] - Native Japanese proficiency required -
TeslaOne person at a time, Tesla’s recruiting team continues to find people who can take responsibility for changing the worlds of energy and AI and moving us toward a more sustainable future. We are looking for a Recruitment Intern who can thrive in a rapidly expanding environment. This position plays an important role in building outstanding teams across Japan. Areas covered include recruitment support for Sales, Service, Delivery, and university student internships. Our recruiting team is changing the world every day alongside the company. A passion for making the world a better place for candidates, employees, and all of humanity is essential to working here. Passion, creativity, commitment, and the ability to enjoy your work are all indispensable. You will coordinate phone and in-person interviews in collaboration with the recruiting team and hiring managers. You will conduct screening calls, track recruiting activities, and maintain appropriate activity records in the candidate management system. You will support job advertising through online media and respond to applications. You will assist with planning and running recruiting events and preparing marketing materials. You will support projects to expand future talent development programs. As an active member of the HR community, you will provide outstanding service to business units. You will effectively manage multiple priorities, organize your workload, and meet deadlines. You will also handle additional ad hoc tasks as they arise alongside your regular workload.
Manager, Japan HR Operations
TeslaTesla is seeking a manager to lead and scale its HR Operations function in Japan. This is a highly impactful management role responsible for building and developing the local HR Ops team, owning the end-to-end employee lifecycle in Japan, and delivering compliant, efficient, and scalable People processes through close collaboration with HRBPs, HR Coordinators, the APAC Ops Hub, IT, Legal, Payroll, and Recruiting. As the Process Owner for core operations spanning onboarding, internal transfers, and offboarding, you will drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement. You will apply deep knowledge of Japanese labor law, social insurance, and HR systems to ensure operational excellence, data integrity, and an outstanding employee experience. With support from the APAC Ops Hub, you will independently localize APAC standard processes for Japan and lead close communication with business leaders, employees, and HR teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape Japan HR Ops from the ground up, lead a growing team, influence cross-functional ways of working, and contribute to best practices in Japan and across APAC. Responsibilities include leading, coaching, and developing the Japan HR Operations team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and development planning; setting team goals, priorities, and performance standards; conducting regular one-on-ones, providing feedback, and carrying out performance reviews; defining the Japan HR Ops operating model; owning the Japan HR Ops roadmap and improvement agenda; and reporting on service delivery, risks, compliance status, and improvement plans. You will oversee the full range of lifecycle operations, including onboarding, internal transfers, offboarding, time and attendance, leave, and payroll-related processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee and manager experience. You will drive governance of process standards, process diagnostics, root cause analysis and remediation, automation, system improvements and AI adoption, and the development of KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and management reports. You will also ensure compliance with Japanese labor laws, social insurance systems, and internal policies; incorporate legislative and regulatory changes; manage internal audits and corrective actions; oversee cross-functional stakeholder management and vendors; and safeguard the accuracy and security of HR data and the integrity of audit trails.
Purchasing Manager (Japan) (Contract Employee)
TeslaAs a Global Supply Manager on the APAC Indirect Purchasing team, you will oversee indirect purchasing for Professional Services and tangible goods. You will lead strategic sourcing and manage the end-to-end process, including issuing and evaluating RFQs, negotiating prices, building supplier relationships, and managing contracts, contributing to the optimization of the Source-to-Pay process and cost savings across APAC. This role leads the development and execution of procurement strategies in close collaboration with business units and global teams. You will work with business units to develop and execute procurement plans aligned with business strategies. You will achieve ongoing cost savings and cost avoidance through strategic price negotiations. You will manage indirect purchasing, primarily for Professional Services, as well as consumables, equipment, and chemicals. You will conduct market and supplier research for assigned categories and develop optimal sourcing strategies. You will lead cost optimization through requirements analysis, spend analysis, and savings impact analysis. With a thorough understanding of cost structures, you will lead commercial negotiations and identify and implement cost-saving opportunities. You will oversee supplier relationship development and management, serving as the primary commercial point of contact. You will lead RFQ issuance, purchase requisition reviews, and strategic sourcing approval processes. You will manage supplier contracts and ensure compliance with procurement policies. You will provide internal stakeholders with guidance on procurement principles and processes.
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