<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A leading Japanese technology platform company specializing in the creator economy and influencer marketing space. The company operates a comprehensive ecosystem that connects content creators, influencers, and brands, facilitating collaborations and powering the rapidly growing creator economy in Japan. With strong market presence and proven technology solutions, the company is positioned for continued expansion and technological innovation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and scale the engineering organization as Head of Engineering, overseeing product development, platform architecture, and technical strategy</li><li>Manage and mentor a growing engineering team (currently 15-20 engineers), fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration</li><li>Drive the technical roadmap in alignment with business objectives, focusing on platform scalability, performance, and new feature development</li><li>Oversee the full technology stack including web applications, mobile applications, backend infrastructure, and data systems</li><li>Partner closely with the CEO, product, and business teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions</li><li>Establish and improve engineering processes, best practices, and development methodologies to increase team efficiency and product quality</li><li>Lead recruitment efforts to attract top engineering talent and build a world-class engineering organization</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and technical partnerships as needed</li><li>Ensure system reliability, security, and performance across all platforms</li><li>Drive innovation in areas such as creator matching algorithms, analytics, and platform features</li></ul><p> <strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Required:</p><ul><li>10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in engineering management or leadership roles</li><li>Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams (15+ people)</li><li>Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern web and mobile technologies</li><li>Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and scalable system architecture</li><li>Fluent Japanese (native or business level) is mandatory</li><li>Business-level English for communication with potential international partners and technical documentation</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>Experience in consumer-facing platform or marketplace businesses</li><li>Background in social media, creator economy, influencer marketing, or advertising technology</li><li>Experience with data-driven product development and analytics</li><li>Track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects in fast-paced environments</li><li>Experience building and managing mobile applications (iOS/Android)</li><li>Knowledge of machine learning or recommendation systems</li><li>Startup or high-growth company experience</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Shape the technical vision and strategy of a leading player in Japan's booming creator economy</li><li>Build and lead a high-performing engineering team with significant autonomy and impact</li><li>Work directly with executive leadership to drive company growth and innovation</li><li>Tackle exciting technical challenges at the intersection of social media, e-commerce, and marketplace dynamics</li><li>Be part of a fast-growing company in a dynamic industry with strong market tailwinds</li><li>Competitive compensation package including salary, equity, and benefits</li><li>Flexible work environment with a collaborative, innovation-driven culture</li><li>Office located in central Tokyo with excellent access</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 - 18 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013358135</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3VlLnRpbmcuNzE3NDEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
