R&D Programmer: Backend

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and operation of server systems for consumer game development
• Research and development related to server APIs, etc.
• Organization of requirements and specification adjustments based on planner requests

Required Experience/Skills

• Continuously catching up on the latest technologies and unknown areas
• Experience in developing Web system APIs (Java/Go/Erlang, etc., language agnostic)
• Experience in system development using public cloud services such as AWS/GCP
• Proficiency in one or more data storage technologies among RDB/NoSQL/NewSQL
• Experience in designing and tuning data models for products
• Experience in designing and developing systems using Docker/Kubernetes

Welcome Experience/Skills

• Game programming experience (C++/C#, etc., language agnostic)
• Experience in developing and operating large-scale/high-load server systems
• Experience involved in global-scale service development
• Experience designing and developing a service or platform from scratch
• Experience in designing and developing services using microservice architecture
• Deep understanding of network protocols such as TCP/UDP
• Experience identifying technical issues in systems, independently determining causes, proposing solutions, and resolving them
• Experience leading an engineering team and solving problems as a team

Desired Candidate Type

• Those with a strong interest in game multiplayer and server-side development, and who have things they want to achieve
• Those who can think about who will use it, how it will be used, and how they want it to be used
• Those who can act proactively and communicate
• Those who can actively communicate both within and outside the team and cooperate in production

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (Japanese / File format: PDF)
• Please do not include characters, plans, or games related to the “Pokémon” series that were not part of your professional work.

Employee Interviews

• Message from Development Manager

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/message/

• Programmer Interview

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/recruit/crosstalk-programmer/

• System Programmer Interview

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/recruit/crosstalk-system-programmer/

Application Requirements

Employment Type

Full-time employee

Salary

Annual salary 8,000,000 JPY to 12,000,000 JPY

Consideration will be given to experience and ability, and preferential treatment will be given according to our company regulations regardless of age.

• The estimated annual salary is only a guideline and may fluctuate during the selection process.
• Annual salary includes overtime pay and bonuses.

Work Location/Map

101-0054 Kanda Square, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

5 minutes walk from Jimbocho Station A9 exit

3 minutes walk from Ogawamachi Station B7 exit

Working Hours

Staggered working hours system (generally 11:00-20:00 / standard working hours: 8 hours/day)

• Start time can be freely decided between 8:00 and 11:00.
• Discretionary labor system may apply depending on the ability layer at the time of joining.

Holidays

• Complete two-day weekend system (Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays)
• Three-day weekend system (available only for childcare, nursing care, and nursing purposes)
• Flexible summer vacation (a system that allows summer vacation to be taken at different times)
• Year-end and New Year holidays
• Annual paid leave
• Annual holidays: 126 days (2024)

Benefits

• Retirement allowance system
• Condolence and congratulatory payment system
• Special leave system for condolences, congratulations, etc.
• Maternity, childcare, and nursing care leave system
• Education support system
• Paid leave acquisition promotion system (Healthy Leave / Anniversary Leave / Project Completion Refresh Leave)
• Healthcare system (vaccinations / industrial physician / health check-ups)
• Meal subsidy
• Free drinks
• Life insurance
• Defined contribution pension plan

Insurance Joined

Health insurance, Employees' Pension, Employment insurance, Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance

Passive Smoking Countermeasures

Entirely non-smoking indoors

Salary Increase

Once a year (April)

Bonus

Twice a year (July, December)

• Separate performance-based bonus may be provided depending on company performance.

Various Allowances

• Overtime work allowance
• Late-night work allowance
• Holiday work allowance
• Commuting allowance (full payment)
• Managerial allowance
• Position allowance
• Discretionary labor system allowance
• Relocation allowance upon joining (only if relocation from outside the Kanto area is required)

Model Annual Salary

[Model annual salary based on payment実績]

• Director: ~25,000,000 JPY
• Section Director: ~20,000,000 JPY
• Leader: ~15,000,000 JPY
• Staff: ~10,000,000 JPY

• Annual salary includes bonuses.
• Bonus amount varies depending on company performance and individual performance.
• Youngest employee in each position: Director 27 years old / Section Director 27 years old / Leader 25 years old

Work-from-home system

Work-from-home allowance / Work-from-home equipment allowance

Probationary Period

Generally 3 months