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Two robotics openings widen access while keeping the technical bar high
New Tokyo listings from Mujin and Rapyuta Robotics accept overseas applicants without requiring Japanese, but demand substantial systems and hardware depth.
Developments
Two newly dated Tokyo robotics vacancies remove two familiar barriers for international engineers: both accept overseas applications and neither requires Japanese. What remains is a demanding technical gate built around production systems, hardware awareness, and real-world reliability.
1. Mujin opens a broad route into robotics and backend engineering
Mujin’s open software-engineering position is designed for candidates whose experience crosses conventional job boundaries. The listing says applicants may be matched to robotics-algorithm work—including motion planning, collision avoidance and optimization—or to backend responsibilities such as low-latency services, industrial-device integration and production diagnostics. It advertises ¥8 million to ¥15 million in total annual compensation, business English, no Japanese requirement, overseas applications, and visa and relocation support. Those access terms are notable, but the role still expects mid-level or stronger C++, Python and Linux experience. (View the listing)
2. Rapyuta seeks engineers who can bridge firmware and physical hardware
Rapyuta Robotics’ embedded role is narrower and more senior. The engineer would own parts of the software stack running autonomous mobile robots, from microcontroller drivers and real-time control loops to testing and field debugging. Applicants need at least five years of embedded product-development experience, production C or C++, RTOS knowledge, hardware protocols, schematic reading, and hands-on debugging tools. The listing accepts overseas candidates, offers relocation support, requires business English, and does not require Japanese, but it publishes no salary range. (View the listing)
What candidates should take away
These openings show that language and geography can be flexible while specialization remains decisive. Candidates should compare not only Japanese requirements and sponsorship, but also whether their experience reaches the physical edge of the product: timing constraints, hardware interfaces, production failures, and accountable ownership. Job-board details can change, so every term should be checked directly before applying.