Hi everyone, I am a 30yo software developer with ~5 yr exp, mainly focus in hardware control, robotics and full stack web dev (C++, Javascript, MySQL, Python). I also have JLPT N2 and aiming to get N1 this year.
I would like to know what is my chance to get a job in Japan directly oversea in similar industry? Is robotics a hot area in Japan?
And what will be my expected salary? Is 7,000,000 JPY realistic for a mid-level developer?
Thank you.
5 years of experience and N2 Japanese skills puts you in a pretty sweet spot.
In last year’s developer survey, I found the average salary of international developers with five years of experience was ¥8.9 million.
Robotics specifically isn’t an area where I’m seeing a lot of opportunities posted with sites like mine. That doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t exist, but the companies recruiting for them may tend to be larger, more traditional Japanese companies.
Thanks for the insight! I will try to explore outside robotics as well and apply whatever that fits. 
Hi,
I am also a software developer, working in a Robotics startup company in Tokyo.
We are mostly using C++ and Python, and your tech stack background might be a potential fit for our opening positions.
If you are interested, we can have a detailed discussion.
Hey,
I’m on a similar boat to you, the differences being that I’ve yet to take the actual N2 test (I’ve passed my Japanese school’s mock N2 exam though) and that I already live in Tokyo, albeit as a student.
AI/Neural Networks and Data Science seem to have more demand here over pure robotics as a developer from what I’ve searched myself, even though sometimes they overlap.
I’d be happy if you’d let us know if you find any good opportunities-- I’ll remember to report back if I find anything myself.
Cheers
Thanks, I am interested about the positions and have messaged you.