Hello, everyone! I’m curious if anyone here has managed to secure a reasonably well-paying job in Japan with experience at a U.S. Top 5 tech company. I currently work at a Top 5 tech company in the U.S. with 1 year of experience (YOE). I’m also learning Japanese and hope to reach N2 within the next two years (by which point I’ll have 3 YOE). Most of the stories I’ve come across online seem to be from fresh grads or professionals with 10+ years of experience. At my current role, I primarily use Python and C++, though I also have experience with Go, C#, Kotlin, and Java. Here are my questions:
- How realistic is it to pass the resume screen for an intermediate SDE role (with 3 YOE and N2) that pays around 10M? I know this is above the average. While it would mean a significant pay cut of at least 60%, the cost of living in Japan is much lower.
- Is U.S. Top 5 tech experience considered valuable in Japan?
- Is N2 proficiency usually sufficient for SDE roles, or should I aim for N1? I’ve noticed some job postings require C1-level Japanese (which seems higher than N1), while others mention just “intermediate” proficiency. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated
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