Remote Jobs from Japan

11 remote jobs available from Japan - 11 specifically for Japan, plus 764 open worldwide

These 11 positions explicitly allow remote work from Japan. Each listing includes the actual remote policy and allowed countries, so you can find roles that actually let you work from where you are, not just roles labeled 'remote' that turn out to be office-based.

How we identify these jobs

Each listing is analyzed to determine the actual remote policy (fully remote, hybrid, or on-site) and which countries are eligible. Jobs listed here either explicitly name Japan as an allowed location or are open to remote work worldwide.

GitLab Posted 6 days ago

Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer (APAC, EMEA)

Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English

Remote
AWS GCP Azure Kubernetes Go +5
GitLab Posted 3 weeks ago

Staff Backend Engineer, AST: Composition Analysis

Australia +9 (Remote) - English

Remote
Go Rails
$131.600–282.000 /year
Canonical Posted 1 month ago

GitOps Engineering Manager

Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English

Remote
Linux Kubernetes
Canonical Posted 1 month ago

C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir

Remote (EMEA, APAC) - English

Remote
C++ Rust Linux
Canonical Posted 1 month ago

Engineering Manager - Python and K8s

Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English

Remote
Python Docker Kubernetes
Canonical Posted 1 month ago

Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Remote (APAC, EUROPE) - English

Remote
Python Linux
GitLab Posted 1 month ago

Senior Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails), Plan: Knowledge

Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English

Remote
Rails ActiveRecord Redis GraphQL PostgreSQL +2
GitLab Posted 1 month ago

Staff Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails/AI), Verify

Remote (APAC) - English

Remote
Ruby Rails PostgreSQL LLM
GitLab Posted 1 month ago

Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Platforms

Australia +10 (Remote) - English

Remote
Go Ruby Kubernetes
$171.400–367.200 /year
PlanetScale Posted 3 months ago Open for 100+ days

Enterprise Support Engineer

Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English

Remote
PostgreSQL MySQL Kubernetes
$120.000–200.000 /year
Li.Fi Posted 5 months ago Open for 165+ days

Mid/Senior Smart Contract Engineer

Remote (EMEA, APAC) - English

Remote
Solidity Yul Assembly Foundry TypeScript +1

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really work these jobs from Japan?
These positions either explicitly list Japan as an eligible remote location or are open to worldwide remote work. Each listing includes this information, so you don't have to guess from vague 'remote-friendly' labels.
How many remote jobs are available from Japan?
There are currently 11 positions that allow remote work from Japan. This number updates daily as new roles are posted.
What's the difference between remote and hybrid?
Remote roles allow you to work entirely from your location. Hybrid roles typically require some in-office time. Each listing includes the exact remote policy so you know what to expect before applying.
Do these companies handle taxes and contracts for Japan?
That varies by employer. Some companies hire directly in Japan, while others work through employer-of-record services. Check the individual job listing or ask during the application process for specific details about their setup in Japan.