Embedded (Control) Engineer

Main Job Responsibilities

We are looking for an embedded/control engineer. The work involves a wide range of processes from requirements definition to basic design, specification design, and system evaluation, with tasks tailored to each individual's skills.

• Embedded software development for robots, FA equipment, inspection devices, AV-related equipment, and home appliances.
• Embedded software development for automobiles.
• IoT related.
• Embedded Linux related.
• Measuring instruments, power meters.
• Sensor devices, etc.

We have stable business relationships with various companies, including top companies leading the industry such as CTC, SCSK, Sky, and Teijin in the IT sector, and Accenture and Shannon in the web sector.

As members of a production company, our employees participate in client projects, allowing them to acquire diverse skills and know-how that would not be possible by staying with one company for many years!

What kind of company is Extreme?

Since its founding in 2005, Extreme has consistently developed diverse businesses where digital talent, such as creators and engineers, can thrive. Our business areas are continuously expanding, including game development and operation, app development, web service development, and cloud platforms.

The total number of employees in the group is over 600.

We have members from a wide range of professions, including engineers, designers, directors, planners, and PMs.

Creators and engineers form a team for each client project to solve challenges. Participating in diverse projects allows you to constantly acquire new skills without specializing in just one.

Extreme ensures that employees share their technologies and know-how, constantly updating them, so you can become a creator/engineer who can adapt to changes in the times.

Working Environment

【Work Style Reform】

Extreme aims to be a comfortable company to work for, establishing various systems such as holidays, vacations, and various welfare benefits to create an environment that balances work and life. We also support employees taking and returning from maternity and childcare leave! This environment is suitable for those who want to work long-term with peace of mind.

• 127 annual holidays
• Average overtime 9.5 hours
• 100% childcare leave acquisition rate (May 2017 - March 2025)
• Toshima Ward Work-Life Balance Promotion Certified Company (13th term)

【Commuting System】

While it varies depending on the project you participate in, 70% of all employees work remotely at least once a week.

【Skill Up Support】

We have a comprehensive system to help you increase your skills and knowledge.

• Qualification acquisition support system (e.g., Information Technology Engineer Examination, Nissho Bookkeeping Test)
• Business etiquette training
• Employee skill improvement training
• OJT training
• Creator/Engineer & Engineer training
• President's award system
• Book purchase system
• eaTech (theme-based technical training system), etc.

【Employee Interaction and Discount System】

• Club activity subsidies (e.g., game club, darts club, basketball club, light music club)
• Employee Super Meeting (a festival event held with all employees participating!)
• C&E Appreciation Gathering (held once a month, gathering employees (creators & engineers) who joined in that month for a social party)
• Discounts available at 40 nationwide recreation facilities, restaurants, and sports facilities
• Club Off system (significant discounts on movie and theater tickets, travel, and restaurants)

Please visit our website for more details on welfare benefits and the working environment.

Application Requirements

【Required Skills】

• Practical experience as an embedded engineer.
• Development experience in either C or C++.

【Preferred Skills】

• Experience developing with real-time OS.
• Experience developing GUI and HMI related systems.

Clients

Extreme conducts business with many companies in Tokyo, including major IT companies. You can be involved in various projects such as web services and app development, which leads to skill improvement!

【Client Examples】

• NTT Data Corporation
• SCSK Corporation
• Systena Corporation
• Japan Exchange Group, Inc.
• Shannon Inc.
• ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
• Sky Inc.
• Suzuyo Corporation
• Seiko Group Corporation
• Teijin Limited
• TDC Soft Inc.
• Digital Information Technology Corporation
• TOKAI Corporation
• Japan Post Co., Ltd.
• Fuji Soft Inc.
• Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd.

Employment Type Details

*Determined at the time of offer based on candidate's preference and career history.

【Full-time Employee】

• 6-month probationary period (salary and benefits remain unchanged during this period)

【Contract Employee】

Renewable every 2-6 months (possibility of conversion to full-time employee)

*Most contract employees transition to full-time after a certain period.

Working Hours

For Head Office: 9:30 - 18:30 (12:30 - 13:30 break time, 8 hours actual work)

*May vary depending on the assigned project location (e.g., 10:00 - 19:00 with 1 hour break, etc.)

Overtime Work

Average overtime 10.9 hours/month

*Varies depending on the assigned project location.

Salary Increase

【Full-time Employee】

Once a year (June) *Salary revision

Bonus

【Full-time Employee】

Twice a year (July, December) *Assessment starts after the probationary period ends

*Not provided to contract employees.

Holidays / Vacations

• 127 annual holidays
• Complete 2-day weekend system (Saturday and Sunday)
• Public holidays
• Year-end and New Year holidays
• Summer holidays
• Condolence leave
• Paid leave
• Maternity leave (pre- and post-natal)
• Childcare leave (100% return rate)
• Caregiver leave
• Company anniversary *May 6

Welfare Benefits

• Comprehensive social insurance (employment, workers' compensation, health, welfare pension)
• Commuting allowance (up to 50,000 yen/month)
• Job allowance
• Position allowance
• Qualification acquisition support system (e.g., Information Technology Engineer Examination, Nissho Bookkeeping Test)
• Health check-ups
• Life plan allowance (defined contribution pension plan)
• Incentive system
• Childbirth and childcare additional allowance
• Discounts available at 40 nationwide recreation facilities, restaurants, and sports facilities
• Club activity subsidies (e.g., game club, darts club, basketball club, light music club)
• Employee Super Meeting (a festival event held with all employees participating!)
• Club Off system (significant discounts on movie and theater tickets, travel, and restaurants)
• Medical subsidy (partial reimbursement for medical expenses exceeding a certain amount due to hospitalization or prolonged outpatient visits)
• Business etiquette training
• Employee skill improvement training
• OJT training
• Creator/Engineer & Engineer training
• President's award system
• Book purchase system
• Relocation support fund system
• Brokerage fee discount service for all properties

Skills Acquired Through Work

Extreme's business model is built on three pillars: “Digital Talent Business,” “Contract Development Business,” and “Content Property Business.” In addition to developing in-house products, including content property business and group companies, we also handle client projects, allowing you to constantly acquire new skills without specializing in just one. Becoming a true digital creator/engineer who can thrive in a rapidly changing era is a major benefit gained at Extreme.

Number of Hires

Around 10 people

Selection Process

Application

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Document Screening

Document screening will be conducted based on the submitted application information, resume, and work history.

*Includes portfolio for designers.

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Interview (1-2 times)

Applicants who pass the document screening will have an in-person or web interview with our interviewers.

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Offer (Offer letter sent)

For those who accept, a session will be set up to explain the joining process.

*Necessary documents will be provided during the joining explanation.

Company Profile

As a “Digital Creator/Engineer Production,” we are a true professional group aiming to establish the social position of engineers by solving client challenges.

Extreme is not merely a technical employee dispatch company; through its Digital Talent Business, Contract Development Business, and Content Property Business, it creates working opportunities and career paths for technical employees, both internally and externally.

Extreme gathers many excellent creators and engineers and has stable business relationships with over 300 companies, including major corporations like Bandai Namco Group, Recruit Group, and Rakuten Group.

Since its listing in 2014, with the increase in employee numbers, the company has achieved steady growth in performance and aims to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in the near future. Going forward, by participating in even more excellent clients and projects, we can further enhance the track record of our technical employees.