Japanese - English Translator

Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster

Fictiv, coined the “AWS of manufacturing,” is a leading technology company transforming the $350 billion manufacturing industry. Our cutting-edge cloud platform uses AI and machine learning algorithms to help companies build hardware at the speed of software. Come join our growing team!

*This position is based in the Oakland, CA office*

About the Role

Fictiv is seeking a culturally fluent, bilingual Japanese Translator to join our team in Oakland, California. This role will support executive and leadership communications, translate critical documents and meetings, and help foster mutual cultural understanding between our U.S. and Japan-based teams. Beyond translation, this role will contribute to developing cultural integration materials and serve as a bridge between our global team members.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide real-time interpretation in leadership and cross-functional meetings (primarily English ↔ Japanese)
• Translate documents, templates, and internal communications with high accuracy
• Serve as a cultural consultant for both Japanese and U.S. norms to support smoother team collaboration
• Support localization of company policies, processes, and training materials
• Be an active member of the People Operations (HR) team, contributing beyond translation when capacity allows

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English
• Deep understanding of both Japanese and U.S. business culture and communication norms
• Professional experience translating in corporate or high-stakes environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Located in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate (on-site in Oakland office)
• Prior experience supporting leadership or People Operations (HR) teams a plus

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard, fingers, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $115,000/year, depending upon experience

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
• Annual Education stipend
• Parental leave programs 
• Paid volunteer days
• Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need
• And much, much more!

Interested in learning more?  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

About Fictiv

Our Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed and delivered to customers around the world.

This transformation is made possible through our technology-backed platform, our global network of manufacturing partners, and our people with deep expertise in hardware and software development.

We’re actively seeking potential teammates who can bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. We believe inclusion is the best way to create a strong, empathetic team. Our belief is that the best team is born from an environment that emphasizes respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.