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Senior Frontend Engineer

Remote OK - Anywhere in Japan
Full-time
September 5, 2025

Overview

We are building a new B2B SaaS product focused on groupware, workspace, and identity access management (IAM) solutions. We are looking for an experienced frontend engineer to help us design and develop the product from the ground up. You will be working with TypeScript, React, and gRPC to create the core UI and application logic. This role involves building reliable, maintainable components and contributing to an intuitive user experience. We are still early in the product development process, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable with uncertainty, open to trying new approaches, and willing to adapt as the product evolves based on customer feedback and business needs.

Position Description

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to plan and implement engineering initiatives.
Design and develop new features and reusable UI components using React-based frameworks.
Implement automated tests and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Expected Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in both React and TypeScript.
Expertise in creating responsive web layouts and enhancing performance and security.
Expertise in writing testable code.
Experience with CI/CD for testing and building deployment pipelines.
Experience in building backend APIs.
Work experience requiring fluent English.
Proven experience in engineering roles at companies that provide B2B web service.

Additional Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Web communication protocols such as gRPC and OAuth2/OIDC.
Experience with accessibility best practices in coding or willingness to learn them.
Experience in building design systems.
Experience in developing embeddable components/SDKs for third-party use in a platform business.
Experience in implementing AI-related features, even at a hobby level.

Work Hours

Flexible working hours
Core collaboration time: Tue - Fri: 9am - midday (JST)
- Note: This is because some teammates are in the US, we often have morning meetings from 9am - midday
Employees may determine their own start and end times, as well as break times, between 5:00 and 22:00.
Adjustments should be made to align with the team’s working style.
- 　Example working hours: 9:00–18:00 (including a 60-minute break)

Location

Remote / Hybrid / In-Office (Tokyo or Osaka)
Office list: https://cybozu.co.jp/en/company/locations/
Smoking will be prohibited in all office areas, except for designated smoking rooms in some areas.
Visa sponsorship and relocation support will be provided for those who do not reside in Japan.　
*Up to a certain amount

Salary Range

10,000,000 - 12,000,000 JPY (Bonus Included）
Estimated annual salary: Base Salary (12 months) + Bonus (Base salary x 1 month x twice a year = 2 months)
Monthly salary system: Base salary is determined based on your skill set, experience, and abilities, etc.
An allowance for additional overtime（※2）is included in the base salary.
- However, work exceeding additional overtime agreed to between the employer and employee will be compensated separately.

Base monthly salary（※1）: JPY 710,000 – JPY 860,000
The base monthly salary breakdown as follows:
- Base salary: JPY 540,950 – JPY 655,200
- Allowance for additional overtime（※2）: JPY 169,050 to JPY 204,800

※Notes:
　　1. Depending on your skill set and experience, the amount set may be outside the above range.
　　2. Calculated based on 160 hours of scheduled working hours per month and 40 hours of additional overtime.

Benefits

Remote work allowance (5,000/month)
Employee stock ownership plan (company matches purchase of up to 10% of paycheck)
Skill development support/Language Learning Support (120,000 yen a year)
New tech gear
Book Purchasing
Commuter allowance
Comprehensive health and social insurance
Parental Leave
Relocation and Visa Sponsorship to Japan offered

Vacations

20 days of paid leave
5 days of Proactive Personal Leave
5 days of Family Care / Personal Sick Leave
Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday), Public holidays in Japan

Selection Process

Document screening
Interviews (4 times)
Background Check & Reference Check
Offer meeting
*We conduct a background check & reference check prior to the final interview.

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About Cybozu

Cybozu's purpose is to build a society brimming with teamwork. They offer the flexibility needed to work within a supportive, motivated, teamwork-driven environment.

Cybozu develops and delivers cloud-based collaboration services that enable diverse people to work together more easily and effectively. Today, they are one of Japan's most successful cloud-based companies, with four key products (Cybozu Office, Mailwise, Garoon, and Kintone) used every day by more than 175,000 businesses and nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Cybozu's Culture

To achieve their mission, Cybozu has five elements:

Embrace a common vision
Elevate individuality
Express yourself with openness and transparency
Exercise autonomy
Engage in dialogue and discussion

For more details about Cybozu's culture, please visit their site.

As Cybozu continues to expand globally, they are looking for individuals from all walks of life with unique and diverse life stories and life experiences.

They also offer comprehensive support, from visa acquisition assistance to English onboarding programs.

Global Recruitment

Cybozu's vision is to build a society brimming with teamwork.

To achieve their vision not only in Japan but across the world, they develop products for the global market. Their product development and sales teams are in the process of globalizing their operations. As part of this effort, Cybozu is seeking to hire more international members from Japan and abroad for the English-speaking team (*New Business Division) that is building next-generation groupware and workspace solutions, including advanced identity and access management, communications, collaboration, and more.

Work with Confidence

Cybozu provides support to ensure that everyone can perform and work confidently, regardless of the language they speak.

Onboarding

Cybozu offers an English onboarding program to help you understand Cybozu’s culture and ensure a seamless start. The onboarding sessions in English will help you familiarize yourself with Cybozu's culture and set up your IT equipment. You’ll also be given an office tour, and a consultation service will be at your disposal to discuss any language-related challenges.

Visa and Relocation Support

※ Relocation and visa support are available only for specific positions.
　- Please check the individual job descriptions for details.

For those who need a Japanese work visa to enter Japan, Cybozu will sponsor and provide support throughout the visa acquisition process, including covering the associated costs. If relocation to Japan is necessary for your employment, Cybozu offers comprehensive support to ensure a stress-free relocation, from the physical move to settling into your new living arrangements. Additionally, they will cover the cost of airline tickets, moving expenses, and other related costs (up to a certain amount).