Engineering Manager

SPIKE STUDIO Minato-ku, Tokyo April 29 2026
  • 💴 ¥8M ~ ¥16M annually
  • 🏡
    Fully remote
    From Japan
  • 🗾 Japan residents only
  • 💬
    Business Japanese
    Business English
  • 🧪
    Senior level
    5+ years experience required
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About SPIKE STUDIO

SPIKE STUDIO Minato-ku, Tokyo

Spike Studio develops AI solutions that apply Generative AI and large language models to real-world business challenges. Partnering with companies like Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT DX Partners, it leads digital transformation efforts and pioneers the practical adoption of AI across Japan.

Key benefits

  • High-impact generative AI projects
  • A high degree of autonomy
  • International engineering team

About the position

As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring our multinational development team and leading its projects. Using both Japanese and English, you will lead a diverse team of engineers from countries such as Australia, the Philippines, India, and Mongolia to ensure they function smoothly and effectively.

Our development projects are primarily B2B. You will plan, implement, and operate AI agents capable of performing various tasks for corporate clients.

Responsibilities

  • Management and mentoring of the engineering team
  • Leading a multinational engineering team, bridging cultural and linguistic gaps
  • Developing new products and designing technical architecture using Generative AI/LLM
  • Designing and proposing AI solutions based on client challenges
  • Improving development processes and establishing quality management systems
  • Driving projects in collaboration with engineers, product managers, and data scientists

Requirements

  • 5+ years of development experience (including web/system development and architecture design)
  • Experience managing a multinational team or mentoring junior engineers
  • Experience with Generative AI (professional or personal use)
  • Japanese language communication skills (Business level or higher)

Nice to haves

While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following.

  • Practical experience in developing and operating products using LLM / Generative AI
  • Experience improving business efficiency using AI development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Devin)
  • Experience in launching and scaling an engineering organization
  • Experience in contributing to technology and business strategy

Compensation

¥8,000,000 ~ ¥16,000,000 annually.

Hiring Process

  1. 1

    Document Screening

    Your resume and background is reviewed to evaluate overall fit.

  2. 2

    Aptitude Test (not used for pass/fail decisions)

    A simple assessment to understand your strengths and working style.

  3. 3

    First Interview (about 60 minutes)

    Includes a 20-minute company introduction video followed by a 40-minute interview.

  4. 4

    Coding Test (affects the final decision)

    A practical test to assess your programming and problem-solving skills.

  5. 5

    Final Interview (30–60 minutes)

    A discussion with managers to confirm alignment in expectations, skills, and team fit.

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