Is it easy to work in Japan as a software engineer?

Compared to other countries, Japan is a relatively easy place to get a visa to work as a software engineer. There’s no hard caps on the number of visas issued, and if you find a company that wants to hire you, there is little cost or burden placed on the company to get the visa itself.

How do I get a job abroad as a software developer?

One signal is working at a company famous for their developers, say Google or GitHub. Another is having significant open source contributions. Having presented at a conference is another. Basically, the company needs to think you’re going to be an exceptional addition to their team to get an offer while overseas.

Why work abroad as an engineer?

Whether recently graduated or mid-career, a job in engineering abroad can be your opportunity to explore a new part of the world, immerse yourself in a new culture, and travel where your specific skillset is most valued. Canada has a growing infrastructure and resource-rich economy, the perfect draws for engineers worldwide.

Which countries have the best engineering jobs?

Crossing the Atlantic, few countries in the world have as rich a history in engineering as Germany. Widely regarded for its booming automobile and pharmaceutical industries, Germany is an extremely lucrative place to find jobs for engineers abroad, especially in the mechanical and biomedical sectors.

Do overseas software developers want to work in Japan?

More overseas software developers want to work in tech in Japan than there are companies willing to hire them.

Is it possible to work in Japan without working overtime?

Japan has a reputation for a working culture that involves working lots of overtime. However, it’s certainly possible to find opportunities that involve little to no overtime. When I worked for a Japanese startup, I never worked any overtime, and when I did contracting work for other Japanese development companies, they didn’t work overtime either.

What is the average salary of a Japanese developer?

Looking the average Japanese developer salary can be misleading, as if you’re an English speaker looking for work in Japan, by definition you’re not average. Among the 362 international software engineers who responded to my survey, I found the average salary to be ¥8.5 million per year.