Principal Software Engineer

02. Principal Software Engineer Join a Development Organization Pioneering Industry Transformation as a Principal Software Engineer! Recruitment Overview # About Our Business GA technologies' mission is to "Create surprise and inspiration through technology x innovation, and advance the world." Since our founding, we have led industry transformation as a leading company in the real estate tech domain. We went public within five years of our founding and have continued to achieve steady growth of over 30% annually. In the massive real estate market, where analog business practices remain deeply entrenched, we utilize data and technology to deploy a variety of services, including our transparent and fair AI real estate investment service "RENOSY". # Mission and Background for Recruitment We are currently seeking colleagues to strengthen our organization as we develop services that enable anyone in the world to conduct real estate transactions and asset formation with ease, security, and optimal results from anywhere. We already operate real estate transaction businesses in seven countries, including the United States and China. In 2024, we welcomed Goto, former Head of Development at Google, as our CTO. We look forward to applications from those interested in developing global-scale platforms. # Job Responsibilities We would like you to work with us on the following tasks: - Project leadership, including planning and implementation of development, operation, and maintenance based on business plans - Improvement of company-wide codebase and development processes - Contribution to core feature implementation, from supporting organizational technical decision-making - Development management for large-scale projects (spanning 1 to several years) - Technical mentorship and development of senior engineers # Appeal of This Position - You can gain dynamic experience transforming the real estate market, which accounts for approximately 10% of GDP, from its foundations through the power of technology. - In a position reporting directly to management, you can be deeply involved in formulating business strategy and directly drive business growth with engineering expertise, experiencing a tangible impact. - In a rapidly growing organization, you can design technical strategy and organizational culture with a high degree of autonomy, and build your ideal engineering organization as a VPoE. - You can concentrate on creating business value in a stimulating environment, collaborating with professionals from diverse backgrounds in real estate, finance, M&A, and more. # Development Environment #### ■ Technical Stack Details We actively adopt the latest technologies and focus on improving development productivity. ``` Primary Languages: Ruby, JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin Libraries/Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, React, Vue.js Infrastructure/Monitoring: AWS, Terraform, Datadog Others: Docker, Datadog Synthetic, Postman, Confluence Ticketing/Version Control: GitHub, GitHub Issue, Backlog Continuous Integration: CircleCI Generative AI Tools: Github Copilot, Cursor, Dify, ChatGPT ``` #### ■ Development Methodologies and Culture Each team incorporates the following practices as appropriate: - Weekly technical study sessions - Subsidies for conference fees and book purchases - Initiatives for refactoring and addressing technical debt - Active introduction and utilization of generative AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, Copilot, etc.) - Technical blog writing (Zenn: https://zenn.dev/p/gatechnologies ) # Selection Process The selection process is planned as follows. Please note that it may change depending on the circumstances. ``` Casual Interview (Online/Offline) ▼ Coding Interview (Online) *This will be a live coding session. ▼ Interviews (Multiple rounds / Online/Offline) ▼ Offer Negotiation (Offline) ``` # Learn More About Our Development Organization ▼ Forbes Article featuring CTO Masanori Goto *"From Big Tech's Map App to the Next Challenge: The Future CTO of GA technologies Envisions Transforming a Giant Industry with Technology"* https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/83729 ▼ Official Tech Blog (Zenn) https://zenn.dev/p/gatechnologies ▼ GA technologies Engineer Recruitment Information https://ga-technologies-engineering.notion.site/GA-technologies-9794c78bc56c4011a03f7f3dcf91a18f ▼ Frequently Asked Questions about Recruitment *"GA technologies Recruitment Team Answers Frequently Asked Questions"* https://note.ga-tech.co.jp/n/n1a5cc3982295 ▼ Want to take a peek at our office, designed with culture and work style in mind? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqm0PSiGLoM&feature=youtu.be ▼ Mid-career Recruitment Special Site https://x.gd/njOgt Required Skills - Individuals who resonate with the corporate vision and values of GA technologies Group. - 5+ years of experience in system development or operation/maintenance. - 1+ year of architecting experience. Preferred Skills - 3+ years of experience as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager. Ideal Candidate Profile - Individuals who resonate with GA VALUES, our company's code of conduct. - Highly motivated to learn, continuously absorbing new technologies and knowledge. - Able to enjoy working with rapid actions and dynamic changes. - Able to focus on problem-solving rather than getting caught up in the means. - Possesses the ability to deeply understand the business domain and sincerely accept feedback from users and customers. - Able to independently identify and define appropriate issues, and solve them collaboratively with others. Application Overview Salary Annual Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥40,000,000 Monthly Salary: ¥1,000,000 - ¥3,334,000 (Includes fixed overtime pay for 30 hours: ¥219,500 - ¥731,900) *Determined based on skills, experience, and abilities. *Exceeding hours will be paid separately. Work Location Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower 40F, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Nearest Stations: Roppongi-itchome Station (Namboku Line) Direct Access Tameike-Sanno Station (Namboku/Ginza Lines) 8 min walk Roppongi Station (Oedo/Hibiya Lines) 5 min walk Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line) 10 min walk Employment Type Full-time Employee Work System ▍ Remote Work The tech department operates under a hybrid work system, combining office and remote work. *Attendance at the office is generally required 3 days a week, but the frequency can be discussed based on individual circumstances. ▍ Working Hours Monday - Friday: Full flextime system (between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, with no core hours) Total monthly working hours will be the standard 8 hours per day multiplied by the number of working days in the month. ▍ Breaks and Holidays Breaks: 45 minutes for shifts exceeding 6 hours of work per day, 60 minutes for shifts exceeding 8 hours. Holidays: Complete two-day weekend system (Employees in most departments have weekends and national holidays off). Probationary Period Yes (3 months) Benefits ▍ Insurance - Various social insurances complete. ▍ Other Benefits - Tech Charge (Company covers costs for technical books and conference participation) - Housing Allowance (¥20,000 or ¥30,000 for residences within a 3km radius of the company) - Commuting Allowance (Reimbursement for public transportation costs) - Full Flextime System (Internal rules vary by department) - Shorter Working Hour System (Minimum 4 hours of work per day) - Remote Work System (For purposes such as childcare, nursing care, or maintaining health during pregnancy) - Family Allowance (¥10,000 or more per month for employees supporting a spouse or children under 18) - Childcare Allowance (¥10,000 per month for employees with children enrolled in daycare, kindergarten, or certified childcare centers) - Self-Improvement System (Company covers costs for purchasing books and attending external seminars) - Qualification Allowance (For certifications like Real Estate Transaction Agent, Architect, etc.) - Engineer Qualification Acquisition Support System (Provides congratulatory money and covers exam fees based on qualification difficulty) - GALILEO (Human Resource Development Competency System) - GA WILL CHALLENGE (Internal application system allowing employees to apply for positions in other departments twice a year) - Corporate Member of "LEC" (Comprehensive School of Qualifications) (Allows access to designated courses at special prices) - Online English Conversation Discount (Access to English conversation training services at special prices) - GA Circle (Club activities) - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Allows acquisition of company stock with a small amount of capital) - Defined Contribution Pension Plan (Available upon joining the company) - Corporate Member of "Joyfit" (Gym) - Corporate Member of "LAVA" (Hot Yoga Studio) - GA ALIVE (Supports employees in balancing treatment and work in case of illness) - Health Checkups (Annual health checkups as stipulated by the Industrial Safety and Health Act) - Influenza Vaccination (Annual vaccination subsidized by the company) - Job Return System (A system that makes it easier for employees who have resigned due to reasons such as marriage, childbirth, childcare, nursing care, medical treatment, or schooling to return to the GA Group once the reason for resignation has been resolved) - Company-Operated Childcare Center (Allows use of childcare facilities established by the company to support employees' families and childcare needs) ▍ Other Leave Systems - Ladies' Leave - Maternity Preparation Leave - Baby Care Leave - Child Care Leave - Family Care Leave - Bereavement Leave - Year-End and New Year Holidays (December 29 - January 3) - Annual Paid Leave ▼ Please see here for details: https://www.ga-tech.co.jp/careers/culture/