HCLTech Japan is actively hiring professionals across Networking, Telecom, Embedded Systems, Medical Devices, Technical Leadership, Desktop Support, and Software Engineering domains. The opportunities span Tokyo, Saitama, Hachioji, Shirakawa (Fukushima), and Remote within Japan, with roles requiring different levels of Japanese proficiency from JLPT N3 to JLPT N1 or Native-level fluency.
If you are looking to grow your career in Japan’s technology ecosystem and already possess the required technical skills plus Japanese language capability, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Company: HCLTech Japan
Locations: Tokyo, Saitama, Hachioji, Shirakawa (Fukushima), Remote (Anywhere in Japan)
Japanese Requirement: JLPT N3 / N2 / N1 / Native (role dependent)
📋 Open Roles & Requirements
| Role | Key Skills | Location | Japanese Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | Automotive embedded systems, Electronics & Electrical | Saitama | JLPT N3 or equivalent |
| Program Manager | Medical device development, Electrical / Embedded systems | Hachioji | JLPT N2 or equivalent |
| Design Assurance Lead | Design assurance, Medical device design / sustaining | Shirakawa, Fukushima | JLPT N2 or equivalent |
| Sr. Technical Lead | Hardware design, Analog/Digital circuit design, PCB layout | Hachioji | JLPT N2 or equivalent |
| Network Architect | Datacenter, CCNP, CCIE, Network Architecture | Tokyo | Native or JLPT N1 equivalent |
| Sr. Technical Consultant | VMware migration, Nutanix | Tokyo | JLPT N2 or equivalent |
| Desktop Administrator | Deskside Support | Tokyo | JLPT N2 or equivalent |
| Team Lead – Desktop Support | IT Support Team Leadership | Tokyo | JLPT N2 or equivalent |
| Customer Support Executive | Customer Support Operations | Tokyo | Native or JLPT N1 equivalent |
| Jr. Software Engineer | Basic programming, Coding, Debugging, Troubleshooting | Tokyo | Native or JLPT N1 equivalent |
| Cisco Network Administrator | Cisco ISE & Palo Alto Firewall Technologies | Tokyo | JLPT N1 or equivalent |
| Cisco Network Administrator | LAN/WAN Management, CCNA | Tokyo | JLPT N1 or equivalent |
| Cisco Network Administrator | Network Automation (ACI) | Tokyo | JLPT N1 or equivalent |
| Cisco Network Administrator | Network Automation (ACI, CCNP) | Tokyo | JLPT N1 or equivalent |
| Technical Lead | Linux system expertise, Software architecture & solution design, Telecom protocols (TCP/IP, SIP, HTTP), Programming (Java, C/C++) | Tokyo | Native or JLPT N1 equivalent |
| Technical Lead | Linux system expertise, Software architecture & solution design, Telecom protocols (TCP/IP, SIP, HTTP), Programming (Java, C/C++) | Remote (Anywhere in Japan) | Native or JLPT N1 equivalent |
🛠 Common Skill Themes Across Roles
- Embedded systems, automotive, and medical device engineering
- Hardware design, analog/digital circuits, PCB layout
- Networking technologies: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Cisco ACI, ISE, Palo Alto firewalls
- Virtualization & infrastructure: VMware, Nutanix
- Linux systems, telecom protocols (TCP/IP, SIP, HTTP), Java, and C/C++
- Desktop support and IT operations leadership
- Customer support with advanced Japanese proficiency
🎯 Japanese Language Expectations
- JLPT N3: Automotive Project Manager role.
- JLPT N2: Program Manager, Design Assurance Lead, Sr. Technical Lead (Hardware), Sr. Technical Consultant, Desktop Administrator, Team Lead – Desktop Support.
- JLPT N1 or Native: Network Architect, Customer Support Executive, Jr. Software Engineer, Cisco Network Administrator roles, and Technical Lead positions.
🌟 Why Consider HCLTech Japan?
- Opportunities across automotive, medical device, telecom, networking, and enterprise infrastructure domains.
- Roles available in both onsite Japanese locations and remote within Japan.
- Exposure to large-scale enterprise and infrastructure projects.
- Suitable for candidates already in Japan or those eligible to work there with the required language proficiency.
📩 How to Apply
Send your Japanese resume to:
Important: Mention the role name in the email subject line (for example: Application – Network Architect – Tokyo).
📢 Final Thoughts
HCLTech Japan’s current openings cover a wide spectrum—from Project/Program Management and Design Assurance to Networking, Telecom, Embedded Systems, Technical Leadership, Desktop Support, and Junior Software Engineering. The strongest differentiator across these roles is the combination of relevant technical expertise and Japanese language proficiency.
If your skills align with any of the roles listed above and you meet the JLPT requirement, this could be a strong opportunity to build or advance your technology career in Japan.
