Japan Dev Podcast

Japan Dev Podcast

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Japan Dev Podcast episodes

  • #2 How I Landed a Developer Job in Japan with NO CS Degree

    Episode #2 of the Japan Dev Podcast features Alex Chen’s amazing journey from translator to software engineer in Japan 🚀Alex talks about his experience breaking into tech at Mercari, Japan’s first unicorn. He shares how he went from the JET program in rural Japan to a job in tech — with no CS background. He shares tips for learning to program and make the switch into software development.Do you want to work in tech in Japan? Or switch careers to software engineering? If so, this episode is full of helpful tips! 🎙️👉 More from Alex💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chen-590a14a2/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takoyaki192/✍️ Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/alexchenjp📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:00:00 - In this video00:40 - Meet Alex: His journey02:12 - Studying abroad inspired move to Japan06:13 - JET program offers work opportunities12:37 - From government job to startup14:56 - Adapting to flexible tech work culture20:42 - Fascination with engineering sparked by the Mercari app26:28 - Overwhelmed by coding resources30:38 - Balancing boot camp with job38:05 - Learning APIs through practice43:22 - Importance of trust in career transitions49:13 - Engineers constantly face learning challenges54:46 - Blameless culture fosters collaboration58:18 - Transitioning to remote work in Kyoto1:09:04 - Freelancing utilizes diverse skills1:10:45 - Pursue tech for passion, not money💬 Have questions about tech jobs in Japan? Drop them in the comments — we’ll read them. And we’ll do our best to answer them!🌟 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss a new video from Japan Dev!👉 Find your dream tech job in Japan:🔗 Website: https://japan-dev.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japan.dev🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/jpn_dev💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/japan-dev

    1 hr 16 min
  • #1 Moving to Tokyo for an IT Job Changed My Life w/ Nandini Bagga

    Dreaming of a tech career in Japan? 🚀

    Watch this inspiring story from Japan Dev, the top platform for finding software developer jobs in Japan 🇯🇵
    Meet Nandini, a software engineer from India who took the leap and moved to Tokyo to build her career. In this video, she shares her incredible journey — what motivated her, the steps she took to land a job, and what it’s really like working in Japan’s tech industry.
    💻 Looking for software developer jobs in Japan? Visit https://japan-dev.com for curated tech job opportunities at the best companies!
    🎥 In This Interview, You'll Learn:
    ✅ Why Nandini chose Japan for her tech career
    ✅ How she landed a software dev job in Japan
    ✅ Challenges of adapting to a new culture & language
    ✅ Differences between tech culture in India vs. Japan
    ✅ What she loves (and doesn’t love...) about working in Japan
    ✅ Tips for anyone planning to move to Japan for a tech job
    🌟 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss a new interview from Japan Dev!
    👉 Find your dream tech job in Japan:
    🔗 Website: https://japan-dev.com
    📸 Instagram:   / japan.dev  
    🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/jpn_dev
    💼 LinkedIn:   / japan-dev  
    👉 More from Nandini:
    🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/nandini__bagga
    💼 LinkedIn:   / nandini-bagga-0803  
    📸 Instagram:   / nandiniintokyo  
    🗣️ Mentioned in the Video:
    🌸 Sakura Science Exchange Program: https://ssp.jst.go.jp/en/
    🎥 Listen now and take your first step toward a tech career in Japan! 🚀🇯🇵

    1 hr 19 min
  • From Google to Mujin: One Engineer's New Start in Japan

    Heman began his career as a software engineer at Google in the USA. But in 2023 he decided to leave it all behind and move back to Japan. Here's the story of how he found a job working on robot SDKs at Mujin and made his way to Tokyo.

    Learn more about Mujin and view their open positions:
    https://japan-dev.com/companies/mujin
    Looking for a tech job in Japan? Check out https://japan-dev.com
    Timestamps:
    00:00
    Journey to Japan: A Global Background
    11:03
    Settling into Tokyo: The Transition Experience
    18:11
    Exploring Mujin: A Robotics Company
    31:03
    The Product Team: Innovating in Robotics
    36:40
    Global Innovations in Robotics
    39:37
    Communication Across Borders
    41:32
    Transitioning from Google to Mujin
    44:20
    Understanding Mujin's Machine Intelligence
    48:38
    Cultural Differences in Work Environment
    53:11
    Impact and Flexibility in a Startup
    56:15
    Advice for Working in Japan
    01:00:05
    Navigating Cultural Differences in Hiring
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    Links:

    • Youtube -

    • Podcast -
    • Spotify -
    • Japan Dev - https://japan-dev.com
    • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/japan-dev
    • X (Twitter) - https://x.com/jpn_dev
    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jpndev
    Hiring engineers? 👩‍💻
    👉 https://japan-dev.com/hire
    Japanese follows:
    Japan Devは、月間60万PV・UU12万人以上を誇る、外国籍エンジニア向け求人サイトです。
    求人掲載だけでなく、企業の魅力を発信し採用ブランディングをサポートします。🌏
    求人ポストならJapan Devへ！
    👉 https://japan-dev.com/hire?lang=jp

    1 hr 13 min
  • From Defense Industry to Robotics in Japan: A Job You Can Brag About

    After starting his career in the U.S. defense industry, Justin followed his passion for robotics and moved to Japan, combining his technical expertise with a curiosity for living abroad. This is Justin's story in Japan so far.

    Learn more about Mujin and view their open positions:
    https://japan-dev.com/companies/mujin
    Looking for a tech job in Japan? Check out https://japan-dev.com
    Timestamps:
    00:00
    Journey to Japan: A Personal Introduction
    03:01
    Cultural Immersion: The Study Abroad Experience
    05:58
    Returning to Japan: Career Motivations
    08:50
    Navigating the Job Market: Challenges and Opportunities
    11:46
    Language Proficiency: The Importance of Japanese
    15:11
    Life in Tokyo: Settling In and Social Connections
    18:08
    Mujin: A Robotics Company Overview
    21:02
    The Role of a Software Engineer at Mujin
    23:54
    Technical Challenges: Working with Robotics
    27:04
    Future of Robotics in Japan: Opportunities and Growth
    41:58
    The Robotics Landscape in Japan
    43:56
    Navigating Work Culture in Japan
    46:18
    Mujin's International Environment
    48:46
    Technical Focus at Mujin
    52:23
    Challenges and Innovations in Robotics
    56:51
    Global Expansion and Market Adaptation
    01:00:42
    Balancing Opportunities and Concerns
    01:05:58
    The Future of Robotics in Japan
    01:10:21
    Driving Japan's Tech Industry Forward
    01:15:29
    Advice for Aspiring Developers in Japan
    —
    Links:

    • Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb3ZNkGQU2o

    • Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japan-dev/episodes/From-Defense-Industry-to-Robotics-in-Japan-A-Job-You-Can-Brag-About-e2qitne
    • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W1XrRxvUEIMbO5VOAuC1L?si=5496d7919df64df0
    • Japan Dev - https://japan-dev.com
    • LinkedIn - / https://www.linkedin.com/company/japan-dev
    • X (Twitter) - https://x.com/jpn_dev
    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jpndev
    Hiring engineers? 👩‍💻
    👉 https://japan-dev.com/hire
    Japanese follows:
    Japan Devは、月間60万PV・UU12万人以上を誇る、外国籍エンジニア向け求人サイトです。
    求人掲載だけでなく、企業の魅力を発信し採用ブランディングをサポートします。🌏

    求人ポストならJapan Devへ！
    👉 https://japan-dev.com/hire?lang=jp

    1 hr 22 min

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