Software Engineer

• Design, test, and debug code independently
• Break down features into engineering tasks and collaborate with other engineers to complete them
• Work on games and surrounding tooling
• Complete assigned engineering tasks in a timely manner
• Test and document solutions for developer review and learning
• Write clear, maintainable code that passes senior-engineer review
• Estimate tasks and deliver them on time
• Raise blockers with the feature lead or project lead
• Follow software engineering best practices across the full software development life cycle
• Take ownership of medium-sized features by breaking them into manageable tasks
• Coordinate with non-engineering team members to deliver features
• Optimize AI logic and integrate features with game designers and artists

• A few years of professional software development experience
• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; or relevant professional experience
• Japan-based candidates: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience and at least 1 year of video game industry experience
• Overseas-based candidates: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience and at least 4 years of video game industry experience
• Experience with C++ and C#, backed with Go
• Demonstrable software engineering ability
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Experience with multiple programming languages
• At least conversational Japanese proficiency (JLPT N3 or above)
• English proficiency sufficient to read, write, and discuss technical matters
• Strong software development fundamentals, design theory, and development processes
• Excellent debugging skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions
• Eagerness to learn from reviews and constructive feedback
• Strong personal time management

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month)
• Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English)
• Commute fees (train passes are not reimbursed)
• Weekends and national holidays
• Summer/winter vacation: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period)
• Annual Paid Leave: 10 days per year (first year, following the probation period)
• Bereavement/funeral leave
• Sick leave: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period)
• Social insurance
• Parental leave
• Flexible working hours with core hours between 11:00 and 16:00
• Remote work/home office availability
• Legal support for visa applications
• Mentorship and digital learning materials
• Training curriculum support based on career aspirations
• Annual salary review and potential pay raises