Remote Software Engineer Salary in Japan
How much do remote developers in Japan expect to make? $68,091 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Japan are amongst the highest for Asia. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
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About software engineer salary in Japan
Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Japan are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Japan, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
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Software Engineer with over 9 years experience in software development, mainly as a full-stack developer. Experienced in C#, Python, JavaScript, Vue, SQL. Have basic DevOps skills (Jenkins, Docker). Currently interested in Cloud Service and Microservice. Be able to use English and Vietnamese Backend: C#, Python, Perl, VB .NET Frontend: JavaScript (Vue, React, Angular, jQuery), HTML, CSS Frameworks: .NET, Django Databases: SQL Server, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB, Sybase Web servers/proxies: nginx, uWSGI, IIS, Kestrel, HAProxy OS: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) VCS: Git, SVN, TFS Practices: Agile (Scrum), TDD Misc: Azure, Docker, Jenkins, TeamCity, Kafka, Redis, Selenium Language: English (Fluent), Japanese (very basic, N4 equivalent), Vietnamese (native)
Fullest stack engineer - experience leading teams at various company stages from FAANG down to the first code at an early-stage startup. Can deliver solutions to any problem a team is facing using the best engineering practices.
With over 10 years of experience with development,Iamacuriousandhighlymotivated software engineer, working primarily with .Net stack and JavaScript, but passionate about learning new things and different technologies. Having worked in 3 countries with multicultural companies of diverse sizes and markets, I am open to interesting and challenging new opportunities where I can make the most of my internationa lexperience and keep evolving in my career.
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