Remote Backend Developer Jobs in Japan
Browse 6 remote Backend Developer jobs in Japan. Explore Engineering jobs in Japan at multinational tech subsidiaries including Cisco, TSMC, Snowflake, Adobe, PlayStation, Palo Alto Networks, Qualtrics, Renesas, Uber, Coupang, and Quest Global, plus LLM, Data, and Infrastructure Engineer roles placed through recruiters like MatchaTalent. No Japanese required — every role listed here is English-only, ideal for expat and international professionals. Listings are updated daily across software engineering, data, DevOps, and infrastructure disciplines.
6 listings found in Japan
Senior Professional Services Engineer, Japan
GitLab · Tokyo
Posted 28 days ago
Posted 34 days ago
Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Fukuoka, Japan
Speechify · Tokyo
Posted 69 days ago
new \- Full\-stack (AI systems) engineer
Descartes Search · Tokyo
Posted 81 days ago
Platform Engineer - RC
Talisman Corporation · Tokyo
Posted 84 days ago
Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Nagoya, Japan
Speechify · Tokyo
Posted 386 days ago
Key Skills for Engineering Jobs in Japan
English-Only Roles — No Japanese Required
Every Engineering role on this page has been verified to require English only. No Japanese is required for any currently listed position. All listings are updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Japanese to work in Engineering in Japan?
All roles on ExpatJobBoard require English only. No Japanese is required for any listing on this page.
How often are Engineering jobs updated?
New listings are added daily. Every role is verified to require English before appearing on the site.
Do I need a work visa to apply for Engineering jobs in Japan?
Most office and professional roles use the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa (Gijinkoku). The employer first obtains a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), then the candidate applies for the visa itself — the whole process typically takes roughly 1.5 to 4 months.