Lead software development from requirements through release and maintenance, improve architecture and development processes, and support team growth across GO's mobility products. The role may involve hands-on implementation, people management, and generative AI adoption.
About this role
This is an open-position recruitment process for a Software Engineer. Based on an applicant’s experience, interests and preferences, the company may guide the applicant to a suitable engineering position.
The work covers development and operation of web applications and backend API servers. Possibilities include full-stack development for business-to-business and consumer-facing web products, development for the GO BUSINESS corporate taxi service, and backend development for GO’s payment and billing platform. Other internal product-development positions may also be available for new businesses. Engineers are expected to understand user problems and needs, discuss better experiences with others, and work on the product rather than simply implement instructions.
The products support mobility-related businesses. The GO taxi app is described as having a network of more than 1,100 taxi companies and more than 35 million downloads. The company is also developing a broader mobility platform that may include more complex services such as ride sharing, as well as new businesses in areas including green transformation and human resources.
Required experience includes approximately three or more years developing and operating web applications and their backend API servers. Frontend development experience is required for full-stack positions, and applicants should have the experience specified in the requirements of the relevant position. Alignment with GO Inc.’s Mission, Vision and Values, and the ability to commit to the service itself and to progress and social contribution in the mobility field.
Generative AI is used company-wide by engineers and other employees. Named tools and services include GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Atlassian Rovo, Cursor, OpenAI Platform, Gemini/Vertex and AWS Bedrock. Uses include coding assistance, code review, test-code generation, debugging, documentation, translation, meeting summaries, email drafting, chatbots, summarization and content generation.
Onboarding includes orientation on tools and rules, business-understanding sessions, a field-engineer experience involving taxi equipment and dispatch systems, meetings with company representatives, and a customer-support program. The assigned manager holds one-on-ones, and HRBP meetings take place after one and three months. Trainers, mentors and HRBP support the transition. The engineering organization supports book purchases, conference participation, technical blogs, YouTube TechTalks, study groups, event sponsorships, academic presentations and an Engineer Challenge Week that provides two weeks every six months for learning and skill development.
This is a full-time, indefinite-term position in Minato, Tokyo. Full remote work is permitted within Japan, with no designated number of office days; attendance may be required when the company specifies it, such as on the joining or leaving date.
The office is smoke-free indoors, with a smoking room in the building. Duties and work locations may be changed to those designated by the company, including telework locations.
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