Keywords Studios
Software Engineer
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Japan only
Employer listed it 2 months ago · Added today
Been open since 2 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Japan only
Timezone
APAC
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Entry
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $140k–$240k a year, a typical range taken from 27 entry-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Japan. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, jp, Remote"
- Job description states: "based in Tokyo and operating"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
The quotes above are the employer's own words; the reading is ours. Always check the original listing and employment terms before working from another country.
About the role
About Wizcorp 🦄🇯🇵🎮
Wizcorp is a highly specialized game development studio based in Tokyo and operating 100% remotely. We are a cross-cultural team of passionate individuals working together toward one goal: bringing back magic to game development.
How?
We get better every day. Our technical abilities should never limit our ideas.
We question the status quo. We don't accept yesterday's answers to tomorrow's challenges.
We follow our moral compass. Our values guide our decisions.
We surround ourselves with people who believe in our mission. Our staff, clients, and partners are all part of the equation.
We learn and share. We want our successes and failures to contribute to the collective wisdom of our profession.
Wizcorp offers a friendly and honest working environment. Our work is challenging but rewarding, with countless personal and professional growth opportunities.
This position requires you to reside in Japan during your employment with Wizcorp.
Wizcorp is looking for Software Engineers for a selection of diverse fields. Depending on your background, skills, and experience we’ll find the most suitable role within our teams for you. We value human skills and character as much as we do experience and proficiency.
Is this job for me? 👨🦰👩🦳🧑🦲
You have a few years of work experience developing software professionally. C++ and C# are core programming languages in your tool box, even though you might be using one or two other languages for your daily tasks. You’re not afraid to deep-dive into the engine and code bases to make some improvements.
Sounds like you? Then this job is for you!
Typical day 🎮📆🕹️
You might start with an hour of looking over some code with a senior engineer. You then might have the opportunity to look at optimizing a piece of AI logic, discussing as necessary with a specialist in the area. In the afternoon you may spend some time working with game designers and artists to complete feature integration.
The ideal candidate will be able to
Design, test, and debug own code without assistance from other engineers
Break down features into engineering tasks and work with other engineers to complete them
Have an interest in working on both games and their surrounding tooling
Confidently communicate with all members of the company
Roles and Responsibilities 🛠️🧪✨
Complete assigned engineering tasks in a timely manner
Test and document provided solutions to allow other developers to review and learn
Requirements
- ·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
- ·Eager to learn from reviews and constructive feedback
Benefits
- ·Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month)
- ·Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English)
- ·Commute fees (however, train passes are not reimbursed)
- ·♨️ Holidays and vacations ♨️
- ·Weekends and national holidays
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Keywords Studios, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (APAC).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked today. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
Listing sourced from Company boards.
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