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Originally Posted by khhus
Hi everyone,
I am in the process of finishing my degree in Software Engineering with only 2 semesters left (which translates in about a year..).
I've always been fascinated and mesmerized by Japan; Before making a broad claim along the lines of "I want to live there", I prefer visiting it first and then decide. Therefore, I planned a vacation there for about 3 weeks, next year, as soon as I obtain my degree. Call it a graduation gift from me, to me....
With that said, I was wondering if it's possible for someone in Software Engineering to obtain a Job in Japan? If yes, I take it that learning Japanese before even trying to apply is a must?
Also, do you have any general tips to give? (Knowing that I am willing to learn Japanese and that I am in the process of obtaining my 4 year degree / VISA).
Thank you for your time!
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Very likely yes, but you probably want to further your study as well, doesn't have to be full time, but something to show potential employer that you have the initiative to learn more. For most software development/engineering work I found, most of them do expect you to be fluent in Japanese, afterall you will be dealing with specs that use specific terms, and they are likely to be in Japanese
With a 4 year degree, you knocked out one of the most important things "to have" already, so you are good, the last I check, the Japanese gaming and finance industry is starving for good developer, so you may have a chance, though, you have to remember, Japanese developers work LOOOONG hours... MOST of them don't have a home because they don't need one, they hide under their desk at night