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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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.)
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.
I like to architect complex systems from scratch or fire-fighting for existing project. I enjoy understanding project in depth and looking for the best technical solution according to time and project constraints. I have contributed to the Nintendo Switch, the New Nintendo 3DS system and games such as Natural Selection 2, Batman: Arkham Origins, Call of Duty, and Assassin’s Creed. I want to work on engineering topics which involve both theoretical and technical skills. I have a personal passion for GUI framework architecture, which drives me to stay current with existing GUI frameworks through technology research and explore methods for crafting custom GUI frameworks
Summary: Experienced Senior Software Developer looking for any kind of remote job, full-time, part-time, contract or for specific projects. Skilled in many programming languages and technologies, especially in C++ (13 years) and C# (6 years). Ready to start working right away. **Platforms**: * Windows * Linux (Desktop & Embedded) * MacOS * Mobile (Xamarin C#, C++ on Android) **Database Expertise:** * NoSQL: EJDB, UnQlite * SQL: MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite **Technologies:** * Multithreading/Async/LockFree(STL,Boost,libCDS,dotNet) * Video processing/streaming(onvif,live555,ffmpeg) * Network/Sockets(TCP,UDP with ordering,DNS,WEB Service), IPC(libUV,sockets,file-based) * Biometric auth(fingerprint,face) * Resource Usage/Throttling(CPU,GPU,Memory,e.t.c.) * Image recognition/processing(OpenCV, YOLO3) * Encryption(software protection, secure channel) * REST Services(server,client) * Crypto/web3 related(miners,nodes,payments,config,cli) * GPU(Cuda/OpenCL) optimization/development * Rust/Python/Lua integration * Mobile Dev(Xamarin/Native): iOS/Android * Databases: NoSQL,MSSQL/MySQL,Oracle * Web related: HTTP/HTTPS/HTML/JSON/XML/CSS * Finance(Stocks/Crypto): connectors, trading, strategy, custom graphs(renko,range), history parsing * AI: LLama2,PathFinding,Decision Making * MetaTrader4: EA/Indicators development * GUI: QT/WxWidgets/WinForms/imGUI/CEGUI/Custom selft developed UI * Graphics: OpenGL/Direct3D11/Vulkan * Engines: TrueVision, HGE, Ogre, wrote custom one * Audio: openAL(custom sources,3D sound,effects) * Physics: newton, physx, havok * AV: evading detection * DevTools: Visual Studio/VSCode/CMake/Ninja * Env: Windows(7,8,10,11), Linux(Ubuntu, Arch), MacOS **Cryptocurrencies Expertise**: * Miners: GPU, CPU - XHV, RVN, Ubiq, ETH, PKT(Packetcrypt) * Nodes/APIs: Kadena(node hosting, payments), Akash(docker deployment, cli-tool) **Networking**: * DNS Server for AdBlock * Proxy Router over HTTPS via libhv **Finance**: Developed a custom trading platform for Interactive Brokers via TWS API (C#) **Languages**: Fluent in English and Russian Basic in Japanese **Additional Qualifications:** Can adapt to various timezones, worked for both - US and EU timezone I have a recommendation letter from a previous employer
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