Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
666 jobs in Japan open to English speakers, updated 25 October 2026.
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
225 open jobs
MercariMercari Marketplace is strengthening its business development and growth execution capabilities in the US market to further accelerate the growth of its Cross Border (XB) business. The US is one of the most important markets for XB, with significant business growth and profitability expected toward FY29. Due to factors such as time zone differences, physical distance, local market and user understanding, as well as legal, employment, and tax considerations, there are limits to driving the business solely through the existing Japan-side structure. A structure that can drive the business from PMF validation to scale with a perspective closer to the local market is needed. In this role, you will serve as a core talent leading Mercari XB US business growth. You will lead strategy development and execution in the US market, including alliances, local partner development, service design, identification of user needs, and collaboration with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and other teams to drive the growth of Mercari’s Cross Border business. As a leader driving Mercari XB US business growth, you will design and execute the growth strategy, priorities, and execution plans for the Cross Border business in the US market. Responsibilities include developing and executing Business Development / Growth strategies based on the competitive landscape, consumer behavior, legal and regulatory environment, and partner ecosystem in the US market; identifying, evaluating, and building relationships with local partners, vendors, and alliance candidates and designing collaboration schemes; validating and driving growth initiatives, localization, and other new business opportunities to acquire, retain, and activate US users; structuring business issues and prioritizing opportunities based on market research, competitive analysis, user insights, and quantitative data; defining service and operational requirements for the US market in collaboration with Product, Engineering, Marketing, CS, Legal, Risk, Tax, Accounting, and other relevant teams; and measuring initiative impact, synthesizing learnings, designing improvement actions, and reporting to management and stakeholders. You will lead the end-to-end design and execution of business growth in the US, one of the most important markets for Mercari’s Cross Border business. You will own the full cycle from identifying business opportunities to prioritization, investment decision support, execution, and impact measurement, based on the market, users, competitors, legal and regulatory environment, and partner ecosystem. Rather than extending an existing business model, this role offers the challenge of creating the next growth model in the US market through PMF validation, growth initiatives, localization, and partner strategy. You will work across Japan-side stakeholders, stakeholders involved in the US market, and external partners to build the decision-making, role definition, and operating model required to scale the business globally. Looking ahead to further business expansion in the US market, you will help build a critical business foundation for Mercari’s global growth.
RakutenOur team is responsible for internal business support systems for our e-commerce platform, analytics systems for merchant sales, performance estimation systems for new strategies, and accounting management systems and billing data in both domestic and overseas markets. In the future, we will execute a project to migrate our current SAP ECC6.0 to SAP S/4HANA by the end of 2027. After the service goes live, we aim to achieve maintenance and operations through in-house resources. Therefore, we would like you to join from the development phase on the project to understand the specifications of the new system. We are seeking highly skilled Application Engineers with expertise in Java development and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to build and integrate application platforms for internal business use. You will understand business requirements and translate them into new, effective, and operational IT plans. You will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining internal business applications, with a focus on leveraging cloud-native technologies and integration platforms. Responsibilities include developing and deploying applications on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), utilizing its various services and capabilities; collaborating with other developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects; participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment; implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes; troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to application performance, scalability, and security; staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Java development, cloud computing, and integration platforms; and contributing to the development of best practices and standards for application development and integration.
IHG Hotels & ResortsGreet guests and ensure smooth and courteous check-in and check-out. Build rapport with guests, respond promptly to requests and complaints, and provide feedback for better guest satisfaction. Handle cash and credit card transactions with proper procedures. Manage and administer the day-to-day administration of staff, assigning work responsibilities, performance and development. Provide appropriate training to team members on business systems, security, service and quality. Manage in the event of an emergency and work closely with local police and fire departments. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in a hotel front desk or equivalent, as well as management experience. Preference will be given to those who have worked in a luxury hotel before. The ideal candidate communicates clearly and openly with others based on trust, has a positive and determined attitude, and can work flexibly with multinational staff and customers while respecting differences. The hotel system used is Opera.
IHG Hotels & ResortsThe ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort is located on Ishigaki Island, a southern island far from the main island of Okinawa, offering a unique experience woven from its rich natural environment and distinctive culture. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and abundant nature, it is an ideal setting for outdoor activities and moments of relaxation. As a hotel that combines world-class service and hospitality, we provide guests with unforgettable memories. As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will support the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in maintaining and improving the quality and efficiency of kitchen operations. While being involved in daily food preparation, you will also assist with menu suggestions, ingredient preparation, cooking processes, and giving direction to junior staff. You will work closely with the F&B and purchasing teams to achieve high guest satisfaction within the set budget. In addition to ensuring food safety standards, you are expected to contribute to the training and development of junior team members. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Produces food of high quality according to the standard recipes. Provides direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards. Prepares in advance Food, Beverage, materials and equipment needed for the service. Cleans and resets the working area. Is responsible for coordinating and participating in the preparation of the mise-en-place and cooking orders. Makes sure that the refrigerator of his section is clean and tidy. Is responsible for the section of the Chef de Partie during his absence. Checks the food presentation and decoration. Works closely with the Chef de Partie and receives instructions from him. Participates in the final decoration and presentation of buffet and cocktails. Attends and participates in training sessions as scheduled. Attends and participates in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled. Demonstrates understanding and awareness of all company policies and procedures relating to Health, Hygiene and Fire Life Safety.
RakutenRakuten is a leading Japanese e-commerce and internet services company that offers a wide range of products and services to customers worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, Rakuten aims to empower individuals, businesses, and society as a whole through its unique ecosystem of e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications services. The Merchandising and Advertisement Department leverages AI-driven advertisement optimization, and pricing and inventory optimization systems based on demand forecasting. By closely integrating the information obtained from merchandising into our advertisement strategies, we maximize the synergy between both functions. This enables us to efficiently deliver optimal offers and information to our customers, thereby contributing to increased sales and enhanced customer satisfaction. The Advertisement Optimization Group is a team of specialists in ad optimization, with AI at its core. We are responsible for the development and operation of highly effective ad optimization logic and platforms. Our mission is to maximize publishers' ad revenue while maintaining and improving advertisers' ROAS (Return On Ad Spend). Specifically, we continuously improve ad delivery optimization, bidding/budget allocation, personalization, and performance measurement, contributing to the realization of a world that enhances both advertisers' ROI (Return On Investment) and user experience. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of complex data processing pipelines and high throughput APIs. You will guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure that our platforms remain robust, scalable, and aligned with long-term business goals. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in highly technical environments and enjoy solving challenging problems with modern engineering practices. Responsibilities include leading the design and architecture of large-scale, distributed software systems; developing high-quality, maintainable code across the full SDLC; collaborating with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to define technical requirements and project scope; driving engineering best practices including code reviews, testing strategies, standards, and documentation; mentoring and supporting junior/mid-level engineers through guidance, pairing, and knowledge sharing; identifying and resolving complex issues related to performance, scalability, and system reliability; contributing to long-term technical strategy, platform modernization, and technology roadmap planning; evaluating and integrating new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve development efficiency; and leading technical initiatives, migration projects, or cross-team engineering efforts.
RakutenRakuten Group, Inc. is the largest e-Commerce company in Japan, and provides a variety of services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to many users all over the world. Search Department focuses on Search, Discovery, and Navigation experience for users of Rakuten. We design, develop, and deploy high performance, fault-tolerant distributed systems used by millions of Rakuten customers every day. We strive to deliver the most innovative solutions that are helpful to people and societies around the world. We are looking for a senior backend software engineer to work on core search system development. The role will build the state-of-the-art search systems, propelling the fast iteration of search development. Support fast iterations of Rakuten search business and further enable the product growth. Build a fast and robust Search product by keeping optimizing system performance and improving service stability. Construct a high freshness index and provide a reliable offline data support for Search Engine. Guarantee reasonable Search architecture governance to ensure that the overall system operates smoothly.
ServiceNowWhat you get to do in this role: Handle inquiries from companies that are not yet ServiceNow partners regarding the ServiceNow Partner Program, providing program explanations and follow-up through online or in-person meetings. Respond to a wide range of inquiries from newly onboarded partners — training content, licensing structure, product overviews, and more — working collaboratively with internal stakeholders. Drive partner enablement by actively leveraging existing partner training and enablement programs. Plan and run
OpenAIThe APAC team is responsible for bringing OpenAI’s mission, products, and partnerships to life across one of the company’s most strategically important regions. As we scale our presence across Asia-Pacific, we are building a regional operating model that enables strong local execution, consistent global alignment, and long-term impact across businesses, products, markets, and functions. We are looking for a Strategy & Operations Lead to lead and scale operational excellence across Japan. This leader will translate global strategy into regional execution, ensure operating discipline across markets and functions, and help the business scale with consistency, speed, and rigor. This person will act as a key bridge between global leadership and regional teams, bringing clarity to priorities, building scalable operating systems, and ensuring the region is set up to deliver against ambitious business goals while keeping the long-term opportunity in mind. This role is based in Tokyo, Japan and we use a hybrid model of 3 days in office. In this role, you will define and implement the Japan operating strategy in alignment with APAC and global objectives and regional priorities; drive execution across key markets, ensuring consistency while adapting to local needs, regulations, and market dynamics; partner with global leadership to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and ensure strong execution in-region; establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and operating cadences to track performance and inform decision-making; build and optimize scalable processes across business lines, including consumer, product, partnerships, and other key functions; identify operational gaps and inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement initiatives; support market entry strategies and operational readiness for Japan; enable strategic partnerships through strong operational frameworks and close partnership with relevant teams; help build a strong regional functional leadership team and ensure the regional operating system runs smoothly and efficiently; collaborate closely across functions to drive accountability and deliver against regional goals; ensure seamless coordination between global and regional stakeholders; act as a central point of accountability for operational delivery across Japan; build, lead, and mentor a high-performing regional operations team; foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, operational rigor, and continuous learning; and develop leadership bench strength across key markets and functions.
Thermo Fisher ScientificThe successful candidate will work at the Work Happiness Farm and be responsible for a variety of farming activities, including growing, caring for, and harvesting vegetables, in collaboration with other team members. In this role, the employee is expected to maintain regular and reliable attendance, follow instructions and agreed work procedures, and carry out assigned tasks safely and carefully. The role also requires good communication and teamwork, with team members supporting one another and working together to complete daily activities. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with plants and being part of a team, takes responsibility for their assigned tasks, and is committed to contributing to a positive and supportive workplace. We hope the employee will build good relationships with colleagues, enjoy their daily work, and develop a stable and long-term career with the company.
ServiceNowWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic technical presale professional to join our team as an Advisory Solution Consultant focused on ServiceNow's Workflow Data Fabric & RaptorDB. This role is critical to shaping and delivering innovative, scalable data platform solutions for our customers. You will play a key role in defining and showcasing the technical vision for ServiceNow’s emerging data capabilities, with a strong emphasis on distributed databases, data integration, and advanced analytics, complemented b