Global Internship Program (Onsite Tokyo, Japan)

Tokyo
No Remote
Internship
December 26, 2023

[COMPANY OVERVIEW]

Established in 1996, HENNGE is one of the first IT ventures in Japan. Controlling a majority of the nation’s market share, we are the leading cloud-based security company based in Tokyo. We aim to become a world-class IT company by expanding our business globally, having English as our official language, and hiring international talents worldwide. We are looking for highly talented and motivated software engineers to join our team in Tokyo!

[Software Engineer Internship: Job Description]

Join us for a unique onsite tech internship* with HENNGE this spring, offering you both personal and professional development opportunities. You will work alongside our experienced Cloud Product Development engineers with a dedicated mentor while experiencing working in a Japanese company that prides itself on cultivating an internationally diverse culture.

In HENNGE’s Global Internship Program, you will acquire practical application development skills using Python and Go. This program will give you hands-on experience using state-of-the-art cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform to develop applications. Japanese ability is not required as English is our primary language.

*All interns are required to join our internship program in our headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, for 4-6 weeks.

[AVAILABLE BATCHES]

Batch 2, 2024
March 18 - April 12, 2024 (4 weeks)
10 AM - 7 PM (JST), Monday to Friday

Batch 3, 2024
June 3 - July 12, 2024 (6 weeks)
10 AM - 7 PM (JST), Monday to Friday

*Working hours will be 10:00 - 19:00 JST; please make sure that there will be no conflict in schedules with your studies or other activities.

[INTERNSHIP FLOW]

Week 1 & 2 - Full-stack Training
Week 3 & 4 - DevOps Training
Week 5 & 6 - Special Project (only for batch 3, 2024)

[BENEFITS]

Getting insights into how a leading Cloud Security company develops its product from start to finish
Experience developing web applications and understanding of how to deploy a web application natively on a cloud platform
Round-trip airfares from and back to your country of residence*
Pre-arrival support and visa guidance
Medical insurance for non-Japanese residents
A phone with mobile data to be used during your internship in Tokyo, Japan
Monthly subsidy to cover accommodation, meals, transportation, and networking activities (up to 37,500 JPY/week)
Company events (Monthly Technical Sessions, Board Game Night, and many others!) and get to know teams across divisions
Access to online learning platform

*HENNGE will select interns’ departure/return dates for the VISA purpose.

[QUALIFICATIONS]

Essential:

Fluency in English (Japanese not required)
At least third-year students or fresh graduates with BS, MS or PhD in Computer Sciences or a related field
Knowledge of Unix / Linux environments
Programming experience in any language
Willing to participate in the internship in person at our headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Preferred:

Interested in pursuing a career in Japan
Interested in Cloud Computing
Proficiency with Python or Go
Knowledge of distributed systems
Experience in Full-stack Web Application development

Please note that this program is part of the pre-hiring process; those interested in seeking a career in Japan may have a significant advantage.

[RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS]

All candidates are considered, including international students.

[APPLICATION PERIOD]

The application process has to be completed by December 24, 2023, 23:59 (JST)*. Please finish the Admission Challenge and state your batch preference in the cover letter by the deadline.

*The internship slots for both batches are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Our team will review applications on a rolling basis, so it is in your best interest to apply early. Applications might be closed earlier than the deadline after the slots have been filled.

[APPLICATION PROCEDURES]

HENNGE Admission Challenge
Screening process
Online interview

The coding challenge has no time limit, and the screening process will not consider solving time.

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About HENNGE

In a world of change, one thing has stayed constant since our founding in 1996 - HENNGE harnesses the power of transformative technology to make it accessible and secure for all. It’s a simple story, but one that drives us forward even to this day.

Who are we?

HENNGE is a B2B company based in Tokyo, Japan, and we are at the forefront of the changing workplace. Everyday HENNGE One, one of the top cloud security services in Japan, allows customers to adopt flexible work environments and safely harness the power of the cloud from any location. With cloud security ensured, employees are free to focus on working smarter, improving quality, and achieving business results.

What is our vision?

Our industry is forever evolving, and it is HENNGE’s mission to allow our customers to effortlessly stay updated with the latest technologies. By delivering solutions that provide customers with access to cutting-edge software and tech products, we enable them to do more and reach higher than ever before. Together with our customers, we strive to inspire change in the world through the liberation of technology.

Tech teams at HENNGE

Engineers at HENNGE love to explore new technologies. Working in tight-knit, autonomous teams, we enjoy bringing our hallmark - liberation of technology - to clients. The use of agile methodologies enables each of us to take an active part in directing the future of our products. UX, architecture, development, and deployment - all aspects benefit from the HENNGE work style.

5 reasons why you will enjoy working at HENNGE

HENNGE offers a diverse development team with people from over 10 different countries who love both technology and Japanese culture.
HENNGE comprehensively supports your relocation and onboarding to Japan - from your visa all the way to private Japanese lessons.
Work-life balance is highly valued at HENNGE, and lots of fun happens at our office! Weekly board game nights, Monthly Technical Sessions, 90 plus fun slack channels, various seasonal events, sponsorship to attend international tech conferences, business innovation programs, and many more!
Our CEO is our CTO and the Director of our product development teams. He is keen on the latest technology and ensures we’re always on the bleeding edge.
Working in tight-knit autonomous teams will allow you to make influential decisions that will evolve our services further, and steer the future of all aspects of our products - from UX and architecture to development and deployment.

Salary
They offer performance based semi annual bonus, and special bonus for out-of-the-job remarkable contributions.
Japanese Language Policy
Japanese skills are a prerequisite for positions that require communication with Japanese speaking clients or third-parties. It might not be a requirement for software engineers, but it could be in other positions.
Visa Sponsorship
Do you sponsor a work visa for foreign employees?

Yes, we do, as long as you meet the requirements of the Japanese government (but this is the case at every company). This usually means that you will need a bachelor's degree or 10 years of demonstrated work experience in your field.
Paid Leave
- Yearly standard paid time off
- Short-term family care leave (5 days per year that can be used to take care of friends and family)
- Summer vacation (4 days)
- Congratulation or condolence leave (marriage, childbirth, or immediate family’s death)
Benefits
👩‍🎓 Language learning support

👨‍🏫 Advanced language expert allowance(English and Japanese)

💹 Employee stock option plan

🥤 Free Dr.Pepper program

🍔 Communication lunch program

💜 Social security/insurance benefits included

⚾️ Office clubs to join: coffee club, board game club, karaoke club, language cafe club, etc

🚃 Full commuting coverage (maximum of 180,000yen in 6 months)
Engineer Interview Process
Engineering Jobs

(1) Online coding test

(2) Online interview with the team for 3-4 rounds

(3) For new graduates: Participate in a mandatory internship program at our Tokyo office from 2-3 days up to 6-8 weeks (internship cost will be covered) For experienced engineers, you may be asked to participate in a 2-3 days/ 2 weeks trial period

(4) Interview with our board members

For more questions, please check our FAQ page for the screening process.
Remote Work
HENNGE fosters a hybrid work environment with emphasis on in-office collaboration and the encouragement for employees to work onsite.
Work style
- Standard working hours: 10:00-19:00
- Flex time: (Core time 11:00-16:00, 1 hour lunch break)
- Shortening of work hours is available for employees taking care of a child or children of a certain age.
Tech Stack
We use a large variety of technologies at HENNGE and always encourage the use of the right tool for the job. We strive to always use the latest and most up-to-date technologies. Our back-ends are primarily written in Python or Go while our front-ends usually use Vue or React. We heavily use CI/CD tools to streamline our workflows. We use microservice architectures utilizing both containerization and serverless design. Our systems are mainly deployed on AWS with the use of GCP as well. We use a huge range of services provided by these platforms to support our applications.
Diversity
We embrace diversity and we make sure that everyone is provided opportunities to do their best work.

We celebrate events like Tanabata, Hinamatsuri and Setsubun to introduce Japanese culture to our international employees.

Also, we provide a prayer/meditation room for our Muslim employees.

For company gatherings with food, such as our communication lunches we have twice a month, Halal options are always available so we can accommodate all of our employees.
Parents and Family
HENNGE allows shorter work hours for employees taking care of a child or children of a certain age. We also have a paid leave system, called short-term family care leave, which employees can use to take care of their family and friends when they are in need. We also have a family day where employees can bring their family to the company and spend time together.