About the Role
As a Software Engineer III at Indeed, you will contribute to the development and evolution of software systems that support core products and services used by people around the world. You’ll work on improving existing platforms while also helping shape next-generation solutions as Indeed continues to scale globally. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and data partners to translate requirements into well-designed, maintainable software. You’ll participate in technical discussions, contribute to design decisions within your team, and continuously build your skills while solving meaningful, real-world problems.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain features and services that support core business workflows.
- Contribute to the evolution of existing systems while helping prototype and deliver new capabilities.
- Participate in code reviews and design discussions to maintain quality, reliability, and clarity.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and data partners to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Identify performance and scalability improvements and enhance existing code accordingly.
- Share knowledge and provide guidance to teammates through collaboration and feedback.
- Communicate technical ideas clearly and effectively within the team.
Requirements
- Experience building or contributing to large-scale or distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core computer science fundamentals.
- A demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability for delivered work.
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and enjoyment of solving complex technical problems.
- Candidates must not have an active formal PIP or written warning.
- Candidates must have been in their current role for at least 6 months.
- Candidates must have strong software engineering experience.
Skills
- Strong proficiency in distributed computing frameworks, particularly Apache Spark, including Spark SQL, DataFrames, and performance optimization.
- Experience in Machine Learning is a plus.
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with a Master's degree
- PhD without experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Master’s degree
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- 10,370,000 - 15,550,000 JPY per year
Benefits
- Quarterly bonuses
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Paid Time Off policy
- Many region-specific benefits
About the Company
- As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025)
Equal Opportunity
- Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
- Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit https://www.indeed.com/careers/accommodations. If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview.
