<p>*Fluent Japanese/Business-level English will be needed for this role</p><p><strong>Company Profile<br /></strong><br />European-headquartered global retail company with a long-established presence in Japan. The group operates multiple business lines including fashion, lifestyle...<br /><br />This is a newly created position within the Japan organization, offering strong stability, long employee tenure, and close collaboration with the European HQ.<br /><br /><strong>The Role<br /></strong><br />The Head of IT will oversee all IT functions in Japan, covering both Infrastructure and Application domains. You will manage a team of IT professionals and work closely with senior stakeholders in Japan and Europe.<br /><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage all IT functions in Japan, including IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and business applications</li><li>Oversee both Infrastructure and Application teams, ensuring stable operations and effective collaboration</li><li>Ensure effective use and operation of SAP systems (hands-on knowledge required)</li><li>Supervise systems related to business applications, e-commerce platforms (localization), and POS systems</li><li>Act as the primary IT contact for European HQ, aligning local requirements with global standards</li><li>Oversee vendor management and support issue resolution, particularly where coordination between infra and applications is required</li></ul><p>Required Qualifications<br />*Fluent Japanese/Business-level English</p><ul><li>Proven experience leading IT functions or major IT domains with people management skill set.</li><li>Strong background in IT Infrastructure</li><li>SAP knowledge is mandatory</li><li>Experience with POS systems and retail-related IT environments preferred</li><li>Retail industry or luxury experience preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Newly created leadership role in stable environment with long employee tenure</li><li>Opportunity to develop people and influence business operations</li><li>Broad IT scope rather than narrow specialization</li><li>Total Compensation: Approx. JPY 15-16M, flexible depending on profile</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong> <br />Tokyo</p><p><strong>Salary<br /></strong>13 million - 16 million yen</p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013355646</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/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uODc5MjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Large manufacturing and distribution business looking for an Assistant Internal Audit Manager. Great work life balance with hybrid remote work, and a ton of career progression opportunities!</li></ul><p><br /><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to support IT internal audits and evaluate IT controls to ensure compliance and strengthen risk management, while helping advance audit practices through automation and AI.</li><li>In this role you will partner with audit managers to assess IT controls related to financial reporting, execute IT audit engagements end to end, and contribute to developing modern audit approaches, including cybersecurity-focused initiatives.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Japanese and business level English</li><li>Ability to clearly convey audit objectives and findings to stakeholders and management</li><li>Experience in IT internal audits and evaluating IT controls, including J SOX or similar frameworks</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Work for a global leader with a huge presence</li><li>Great work/life balance with super flex time, a hybrid remote system, and low overtime hours</li><li>A lot of chances for career progression and to work with senior finance business partners</li><li>Business casual working environment</li></ul><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QnJlbm5hLkh5YWt1bm8uNzA0ODEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Global cybersecurity leader specializing in Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions is expanding its Tokyo engineering team. The company protects enterprise customers worldwide by analyzing massive volumes of threat data from millions of endpoints in real-time.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Join the core engineering team building a completely next-generation EDR platform that has secured board-level funding and is moving into production phase</li><li>Design and implement backend services in Rust that process data from 6 million sensors streaming 1,000 messages per minute with sub-second response times</li><li>Build data ingestion pipelines and microservices that maintain reliability under extreme throughput while optimizing cloud infrastructure costs</li><li>Architect scalable distributed systems using containerization, cloud-native technologies and streaming data platforms</li><li>Develop APIs and integrations connecting security tools across enterprise IT environments</li><li>Collaborate with an international engineering team (English-speaking) to implement AI-driven threat detection capabilities</li><li>Work on genuinely complex technical challenges where system reliability isn't optional. It's mission-critical!</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Essential Requirements:</p><ul><li>Production experience in Rust required (or exceptionally strong C++/Go/Java with immediate willingness to transition to Rust)</li><li>Proven track record building high-scale distributed systems handling millions of users or data points, not just thousands</li><li>Deep understanding of system reliability trade-offs: performance versus cost, speed versus fault tolerance</li><li>Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization, and microservice architecture patterns</li><li>Solid foundation working with both SQL and NoSQL databases; streaming data systems experience is a bonus</li><li>Currently based in Japan or hold valid work authorization to work in Tokyo</li><li>English language proficiency for international team collaboration</li></ul><p>Welcome Experience:</p><ul><li>Background in cybersecurity, SIEM systems, or observability platforms</li><li>Experience with Kafka, Flink, Redpanda, or other data streaming technologies</li><li>Familiarity with ELK stack, time-series databases, or real-time analytics frameworks</li><li>Previous work optimizing cloud infrastructure costs at scale</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join at the perfect timing as team has grown to 15+ engineers and is establishing technical leadership layers, creating fast-track paths to Team Lead positions</li><li>Work on greenfield architecture where your technical decisions will shape the product for years to come</li><li>Solve genuinely hard problems: maintain performance while processing petabyte-scale threat data across distributed global infrastructure</li><li>Join a truly international team where English is the primary language and remote collaboration is built into the workflow</li><li>Modern tech stack from day one-no legacy monoliths, just cloud-native microservices and streaming pipelines</li><li>Competitive compensation package reflecting the urgency and strategic importance of these hires (budget available up to ¥15M for exceptional candidates)</li><li>Located in Otemachi, Tokyo with convenient access to multiple train and subway lines</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Confidentially</strong></p><p>Send your resume with "Rust Engineer - Cybereason" in the subject line. All applications and conversations will be handled with complete discretion. Even if you don't meet every requirement but have strong systems-thinking and Rust capabilities, we encourage you to apply.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013358136</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/S2hhbmcuTGUuNjk4MzQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-start="81" data-end="95">Job Summary</h2><p data-start="97" data-end="352">The Senior Manager will be responsible for strengthening and maintaining the IT foundation of the Japan office. This role requires hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, with strong depth in a core IT area, preferably infrastructure.</p><p data-start="354" data-end="646">Working in a small team, the position covers both project delivery and daily IT operations. The role collaborates closely with regional and global IT teams, business users, and external service providers to support stable operations and deliver initiatives aligned with broader IT strategies.</p><hr data-start="648" data-end="651" /><h2 data-start="653" data-end="676">Key Accountabilities</h2><ul data-start="678" data-end="1538"><li data-start="678" data-end="820"><p data-start="680" data-end="820">Lead and deliver IT initiatives in the Tokyo office, including infrastructure improvements, system changes, and security-related activities.</p></li><li data-start="821" data-end="892"><p data-start="823" data-end="892">Identify local IT risks and implement appropriate mitigation actions.</p></li><li data-start="893" data-end="989"><p data-start="895" data-end="989">Manage relationships with external service providers to ensure effective delivery and support.</p></li><li data-start="990" data-end="1103"><p data-start="992" data-end="1103">Act as a subject-matter resource in key IT areas, working with business users to provide appropriate solutions.</p></li><li data-start="1104" data-end="1192"><p data-start="1106" data-end="1192">Collaborate with business teams to introduce new technologies that improve efficiency.</p></li><li data-start="1193" data-end="1277"><p data-start="1195" data-end="1277">Support and develop junior IT team members through guidance and knowledge sharing.</p></li><li data-start="1278" data-end="1369"><p data-start="1280" data-end="1369">Maintain IT documentation and ensure compliance with corporate IT and security standards.</p></li><li data-start="1370" data-end="1448"><p data-start="1372" data-end="1448">Support business systems and coordinate with external providers as required.</p></li><li data-start="1449" data-end="1538"><p data-start="1451" data-end="1538">Assist with IT asset management, procurement, invoicing, and general IT administration.</p></li></ul><hr data-start="1540" data-end="1543" /><h2 data-start="1545" data-end="1577">Qualifications and Experience</h2><ul data-start="1579" data-end="2551"><li data-start="1579" data-end="1716"><p data-start="1581" data-end="1716">7+ years of experience in IT roles such as infrastructure, operations, or project delivery, preferably in an international environment.</p></li><li data-start="1717" data-end="1757"><p data-start="1719" data-end="1757">Proven experience leading IT projects.</p></li><li data-start="1758" data-end="1840"><p data-start="1760" data-end="1840">Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud-based environments.</p></li><li data-start="1841" data-end="1941"><p data-start="1843" data-end="1941">Basic understanding of information security, IT risk, governance, and third-party risk management.</p></li><li data-start="1942" data-end="1995"><p data-start="1944" data-end="1995">Experience working with external service providers.</p></li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2043"><p data-start="1998" data-end="2043">Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</p></li><li data-start="2044" data-end="2101"><p data-start="2046" data-end="2101">Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.</p></li><li data-start="2102" data-end="2168"><p data-start="2104" data-end="2168">Fluent Japanese and business-level English communication skills.</p></li><li data-start="2169" data-end="2273"><p data-start="2171" data-end="2273">Experience in application development/support, advanced technologies, or financial services is a plus.</p></li><li data-start="2274" data-end="2366"><p data-start="2276" data-end="2366">Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a small team with broad responsibilities.</p></li><li data-start="2367" data-end="2424"><p data-start="2369" data-end="2424">Strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset.</p></li><li data-start="2425" data-end="2486"><p data-start="2427" data-end="2486">Ability to adapt to changing business and technology needs.</p></li><li data-start="2487" data-end="2551"><p data-start="2489" data-end="2551">Demonstrates alignment with organizational purpose and values.</p></li></ul><hr data-start="2553" data-end="2556" /><p data-start="2558" data-end="2647"><strong data-start="2558" data-end="2572">JO:</strong> 06940-0013343647<br data-start="2589" data-end="2592" /> <strong data-start="2592" data-end="2605">Location:</strong> Tokyo<br data-start="2611" data-end="2614" /> <strong data-start="2614" data-end="2625">Salary:</strong> Annual JPY 12,000,000</p><p data-start="2558" data-end="2647"> </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>). 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<p><strong>Company Profile</strong><br /> <br /> Join a world-leading premium sports equipment brand that's revolutionizing the athletic performance industry through cutting-edge technology and innovation. With a strong global presence and a passionate commitment to excellence, this iconic company is seeking an IT Business Solutions Manager to drive digital transformation across Japan and the Asia region. <br /> <br /> Based in Tokyo, this pivotal role bridges business strategy and technology execution, managing the full lifecycle of consumer-facing and internal applications. You'll be the IT Business Partner for Japan, collaborating with global teams while leading local implementation of e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, omni-channel solutions, ERP systems, and critical back-end systems including logistics, order management, and supply chain applications.<br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Lead planning and execution of application initiatives including e-commerce, mobile apps, omni-channel retail, ERP systems, logistics, order management, and supply chain solutions</li><li>Manage one direct report, external vendors, and cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic implementations and daily operational support</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders and global IT teams to transform business requirements into scalable technology solutions</li><li>Serve as Japan IT Business Partner and single point of escalation for strategic and critical tactical issues</li><li>Respond to shifting market dynamics, mitigate project risks, and re-prioritize initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership</li><li>Foster knowledge exchange between Japan, Asia-Pacific, and global headquarters to share best practices and drive innovation</li><li>Drive operational excellence through process improvements and emerging technology implementation</li></ul><p><strong>Your Skills </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>7+ years of IT project management experience implementing consumer-facing and internal enterprise systems</li><li>Advanced expertise in e-commerce platforms, CRM, B2C/B2B commerce, retail, and ERP systems</li><li>Deep experience with supply chain, logistics, order management systems, and front-end to back-end integrations</li><li>5+ years in a project management role or small team leadership with management of vendors, budgets, and cross-functional project teams</li><li>Bilingual fluency in English and Japanese (written and verbal) is mandatory</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, consulting, and negotiation skills in global, matrixed environments</li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Strategic Impact: Shape digital strategy for an iconic global brand as Japan IT Business Partner with direct senior leadership access and regional influence</li><li>Cutting-Edge Technology: Lead end-to-end digital ecosystem from e-commerce and mobile to supply chain systems</li><li>Global Exposure: Collaborate across Japan, Asia, and headquarters while building expertise in a dynamic, high-growth sports industry</li></ul><p><strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 9 - 13.5 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013336827<br /> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a></span></em><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><hr /><p><em>「応募」をクリックすることにより、お客様はロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）のプライバシー通知（</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a></span></em><em>）に同意したものとみなされます。</em> <em>応募書類には、人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴などの要配慮個人情報や、配偶者、扶養家族など採用選考に無関係な情報を含めないようご注意ください。記載する情報はすべて正確かつ真実であること、また、ハイパーリンクを含める場合には、安全性と信頼性が確保されていることをご確認ください。</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHluZHNleS5odWdoZXMuMDIxNzUuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>AI SaaS provider focused on bringing advanced causal inference technology from research to commercial application, transforming how businesses leverage data-driven insights.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development of our causal AI SaaS product, bridging cutting-edge research with practical business solutions across frontend, backend, AI infrastructure, and cloud platforms.</li><li>Report directly to the CTO as their right hand, driving technical strategy, architecture decisions, and rapid MVP development with full autonomy.</li><li>Establish AI-driven development standards using tools like Cursor, ClaudeCode, and Devin while leading offshore development teams.</li><li>Design and implement scalable architecture (SPA + asynchronous processing on AWS) and refactor existing services for growth.</li></ul><p> <strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>5+ years web application development experience (Vue/React, Python/Java, SpringBoot/FastAPI).</li><li>AWS architecture design experience (Lambda, SQS, EKS) with SPA + async processing patterns.</li><li>Practical experience with AI development tools and rapid MVP/hypothesis validation.</li><li>Experience in 2+ Scrum roles (PO/SM/Developer) and English proficiency for offshore collaboration.</li><li>Multi-tenant B2B SaaS or SOC2/ISO27001 compliance experience is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Rare opportunity to implement research-based causal AI technology into real-world business impact.</li><li>Clear career path to VPoE or Technical Fellow based on your aspirations.</li><li>Full remote/flextime work style with results-focused autonomy.</li><li>Stock options and competitive compensation.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013360777</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/V2F0dW55dS5TaXJpcGFpcm9qLjQ1MjI0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>We manage hospitals across Japan, making it the country's leading hospital network. Since 2019, the organization has been expanding rapidly through strategic acquisitions while building a robust technology infrastructure to support growth and maintain global standards.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will lead all IT operations for Japan's hospital network, serving as the single point of contact for technology matters.</p><p><br /> Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and execute IT strategy and roadmap for growing hospital network</li><li>Partner with leadership team to drive IT initiatives and deliver business value</li><li>Manage IT operations including infrastructure, hospital management systems (PMS), online payment systems, and security</li><li>Lead new hospital acquisition integrations and ensure alignment with global standards</li><li>Oversee IT project portfolio, vendor relationships, and annual budget</li><li>Drive operational excellence of outsourced IT helpdesk and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Coordinate with regional and global IT teams on security and data privacy implementation</li><li>Manage current initiatives including internet upgrade and security enhancements</li><li><strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Required:</p><ul><li>Native Japanese and business-level English proficiency</li><li>Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field</li><li>8+ years of IT and/or project management experience</li><li>Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and operations</li><li>Proven track record in IT project management (planning, scope, risk, budget)</li><li>Experience with IT operations, infrastructure, and systems management</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>ITIL and PMP certifications</li><li>Healthcare industry experience</li><li>Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies</li><li>Experience with acquisitions and technology integrations</li><li><strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Lead IT for this rapidly expanding market</li><li>Work with Asia-Pacific leadership and collaborate with global IT teams (10-15-member regional team)</li><li>Incorporated with strong career growth opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 12 million yen</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013344751</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a></span></em><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><hr /><p><em>「応募」をクリックすることにより、お客様はロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）のプライバシー通知（</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a></span></em><em>）に同意したものとみなされます。</em> <em>応募書類には、人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴などの要配慮個人情報や、配偶者、扶養家族など採用選考に無関係な情報を含めないようご注意ください。記載する情報はすべて正確かつ真実であること、また、ハイパーリンクを含める場合には、安全性と信頼性が確保されていることをご確認ください。</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uNTA1NjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<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">
