
Software Development Engineer
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Date posted
July 7, 2026
Hiring location
Tokyo
Offered salary
¥220,000 - ¥323,000/month
Japanese Level
N2
Qualification
S1
Quantity
2 person
Description
Join an innovative Japanese manufacturer specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced inspection systems for electronic circuit boards. With 80% of its sales coming from overseas markets, the company provides engineers with opportunities to work on global projects while using English every day. You will contribute to cutting-edge technologies including AI, Image Processing, GPGPU Computing, 3D Measurement, CT Computation, Industry 4.0, Machine-to-Machine (M2M), and Internet of Things (IoT).
The company's major customers include global manufacturers such as Toyota, Canon, Samsung Electronics, Mitsubishi Electric, and many other leading international companies. Although headquartered in Japan, the Tokyo R&D Center uses English as its primary working language, and many managers are English speakers, creating an international work environment similar to a multinational company.
■ Job ID
26082
■ Position
Software Development Engineer
■ Status
Full-time
■ Location
Tokyo Headquarters (R&D Center)
■ Job Responsibilities
You will participate in the development of next-generation inspection systems while working
closely with customers from product planning through commercialization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new products utilizing M2M technologies
- Develop new software features and improve existing products
- Design and implement:
o Image Processing
o Hardware Control
o Network Processing
o Artificial Intelligence (AI)
o User Interface (UI)
- Visit domestic and overseas customers to gather requirements and solve technical issues
- Lead and manage development projects
- Collaborate directly with global customers throughout the product lifecycle
- Analyze technical challenges throughout product development
- Customize software solutions based on customer requirements
■ Requirements
1. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, or Technical College graduates in IT Engineering, AI Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Systems Engineering, or Related Engineering fields.
2. Japanese Level: JLPT N2 or equivalent
3. English level: Business level or above
4. New graduates & early career engineers are welcome
■ Salary
Monthly Salary
- PhD ¥323,000
- Master's ¥269,000
- Bachelor's ¥254,000
- Technical College ¥220,000
■ Benefits
- Annual salary increase (April)
- Bonus twice a year (March & September)
- Overtime pay
- Meal allowance: ¥4,000/month
- Monthly language qualification allowance (¥20,000) for certified English or Japanese
proficiency
■ Career and Working Environment
• English-speaking international R&D environment
• Direct mentoring from experienced engineers
• Gain advanced software engineering and technical expertise
• Improve professional English skills through daily work
• Overseas business trip opportunities from your 20s
• Work with globally recognized manufacturing companies
■ Why Join Us?
✅ Develop cutting-edge technologies in AI, IoT, Image Processing, and Industry 4.0
✅ Work in an international R&D environment where English is the primary language
✅ 80% of company sales come from overseas markets
✅ Collaborate directly with world-leading manufacturers
✅ Opportunities for overseas business travel and global career growth
✅ Lead projects from concept through commercialization
