Network Engineer (Manager / Member)

Background

bitFlyer is bringing network operations, previously outsourced, in house to further strengthen security and improve operational efficiency. To keep pace with future system expansion and more sophisticated risk management, we are hiring engineers to take charge of network design, construction, and operations in house.

Responsibilities

  • Designing, building, and operating networks in on-premises and cloud environments

  • Configuring and tuning network equipment such as firewalls, switches, and routers

  • Troubleshooting network failures, analyzing root causes, and planning measures to prevent recurrence

  • Introducing and operating monitoring tools, and responding to alerts

  • Requirements definition, design, and vendor negotiation for new projects and the replacement of existing infrastructure

Scope of change in duties: After joining, you may be reassigned to any duties designated by the company.

Required Skills & Experience

■Japanese (native level)
■Experience designing, building, and operating networks as a network engineer (3+ years)
■Experience configuring and operating major network equipment such as Cisco and Juniper
■Basic knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and HTTPS

Preferred Skills & Experience

■English (business level)
■Experience designing and operating networks in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
■Experience introducing and operating VPNs, load balancers, WAFs, and similar technologies
■Experience operating large-scale or mission-critical networks
■Experience building and operating infrastructure for financial systems or in the crypto asset domain

Who We Are Looking For
bitFlyer is a multinational team of professionals, bringing together talented members from around the world. We are looking for people who, regardless of age or nationality, think and act with passion and turn ideas into results. We are fully committed to creating the future of next-generation finance and blockchain.
Salary

■Expected annual salary: ¥6,000,000–¥12,000,000
※Includes a fixed overtime allowance for 45 hours per month
※Determined based on experience, skills, and most recent annual compensation

■Monthly salary breakdown
Base salary: ¥369,800–¥739,800
Fixed overtime allowance: ¥130,200–¥260,200 (for 45 hours)
※If fixed overtime hours are exceeded, additional premium pay is provided for overtime, late-night, and holiday work
※Performance-based bonuses are paid separately

Working Hours

■Employment type: Full-time (no fixed term)
■Probation period: 6 months (no change in working conditions during probation)
■Working hours: 9:00–18:00 (flextime system; core time 10:00–16:00)
■Break: 60 minutes (provided during working hours)
■Overtime work: Yes
■Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking indoors

Holidays & Leave

■Two days off every week (Saturday and Sunday) ※Days off may differ when a shift system applies.
■National holidays
■Year-end and New Year holidays
■Congratulatory and condolence leave
■Maternity leave (pre- and postnatal)
■Childcare leave
■Birthday leave
■Annual paid leave (12 days in the first year)

Benefits

■Commuting allowance
■Full social insurance (health insurance, employees' pension, employment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance)
■Drinks & food
■Massage service
■Visa acquisition support
■Book purchase program
■Language training program
■Babysitter subsidy program
■Friday social gatherings
■Quarterly social events
■Welcome lunch

Work Location

Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
(Directly connected to Exit 8 of Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line / directly connected via an underground passage to Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
※In principle, we currently work on-site at the office.
Scope of change: Any location designated by the company

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