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Job ID : 1586138 Date Updated : April 8th, 2026

Forward Deployed Backend Software Engineer

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 6 million yen ~ 15 million yen

Job Description

About the company

We are currently looking for a Backend Software Engineer to work with a growing SaaS company who are developing a revolutionary vertical AI platform.

 

They have an extremely strong and growing reputation as a developer of cutting-edge AI-driven solution, with an ever-growing international team and corporate culture.

 

Having recently raised funds from the top VC’s in both the Japan and the United States, their product development and market entry initiatives have been expediting at high paces. Due to the immediate business needs, we are seeking candidates to start in the near term.

 

Who are you

·         You will be an experienced Backend Engineer

·         Someone who works attentively with cross-functional teams updated AI values to their products and services

·       A designer that can build robust data structures and design API’s and systems for requirements which are both functional and non-functional.

 

Why you should apply

This opportunity offers the ability to work in a multi-national startup that apply cutting-edge technology to a traditionally under-served industry. As a back-end engineer, you will be challenged to integrate AI models into the real world and having the satisfaction to see your work transform an essential, global industry.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Daily Conversation
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Requirements

Here just list requirements

  1. 5+ years in software development in fast paced tech heavy environments.
     
  2. Must be proficient in the following languages/operations: TypeScript, Go, Rust
     
  3. Japanese: JLPT N3 minimum (Enough to communicate internally)
     
  4. Ability to optimize systems for AI speed performance.

Desired

      1. 4+ Years in Backend Engineering role

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 6 million yen ~ 15 million yen
Industry Software

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less) - International Company