💼 About This Role

You'll act as the primary interface between Forward-Deployed U.S. teams and the Platform Core team in Japan, driving deep context alignment. You'll ensure the Platform Core team focuses on highest-impact problems grounded in real-world usage, while Forward-Deployed teams maximize leverage from the platform. This role is at the center of a two-speed organization combining fast field execution with scalable platform engineering.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Act as primary interface between Forward-Deployed U.S. teams and Platform Core in Japan
• Synthesize and communicate ground priorities, urgency, constraints, and team sentiment
• Influence platform roadmap grounded in real-world usage and evolving field needs
• Drive cross-regional program execution with clear priorities and milestones

📋 Requirements

• Near-native proficiency in English and Japanese
• 7+ years experience in software engineering
• 4+ years as a Software Engineer in a U.S.-based organization with English as primary language
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture (APIs, backend systems, data models)

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience in platform engineering or building extensible systems
• Familiarity with ERP, supply chain systems, or complex business applications
• Experience with SaaS integrations or composable/headless architectures

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🌍 Remote-friendly hybrid work
• ✈️ 15% travel for cross-regional collaboration
• 💼 Strategic impact reporting directly to CTO

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
2. 2Technical Screen· 60 min
3. 3Onsite Interviews· 4 hours