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Engineering Manager - Mercari/HR area new business, Japan
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Engineering Manager - Mercari/HR area new business in Tokyo, Japan
<Team mission>
- The Mercari Work Team is a recently established team, initiated in April 2023, with the purpose of introducing a new venture in the HR field. In line with Mercari's group mission of "circulating all values and expanding everyone's potential," our goal is to deliver fresh value to Mercari's clientele, with a particular emphasis on the realm of "work."
- The potential within our target area is substantial, and with its expansion, we anticipate that it could evolve into a prominent component of the Mercari Group's operations.
- Our strategy entails making full use of the resources and assets available within the Mercari Group to launch this new venture from the ground up, with a vision of achieving rapid and robust business development.
The specific job details are below.
- Pioneering zero-first product launches in new HR projects, ensuring the successful initiation of products and services.
- Evaluating and refining technology choices, constructing robust system architectures, and developing detailed specifications to facilitate the implementation of these technologies.
- Establishing a robust engineering organization through the recruitment and training of talented individuals.
- Providing support for engineers' professional growth and career development, which encompasses setting goals, conducting evaluations, and delivering constructive feedback.
- Engaging in discussions with CTOs and tech leads to assess the suitability of technological decisions, thereby contributing to the overall technological advancement of both the organization and its individual members.
- Collaborating closely with product managers and tech leads to bolster the success of products, ensuring that they align with the overarching objectives of the HR projects.
- This venture is intricately linked to Mercari's group mission of "circulating all forms of value and expanding everyone's potential." Given that we are launching a new business team with a limited yet highly skilled team, we are expected to assume cross-functional roles to bring this venture to life.
- Developing a new business that capitalizes on Mercari's substantial assets, derived from being Japan's largest flea market app, presents an exceptionally demanding challenge. However, if we succeed, the impact of this achievement could be monumental.
- We are seeking candidates who can resonate with the mission and values of the Mercari Group and its affiliate companies.
- Candidates should be dedicated to optimizing their organization while fostering the professional development of their engineering team members.
- The ideal candidate should possess technical development experience in areas such as backend, infrastructure, and client-side technologies.
- Experience in engineering management is highly valued.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to facilitate interdepartmental coordination and mentor engineers, are crucial for this role.
- Communication skills in English
- We demonstrate a strong sense of ownership in our work and are unwavering in our commitment to delivering our very best.
- We have the capacity to think and act independently, taking the initiative to drive success for our team.
- Our communication skills are robust, allowing us to effectively mobilize organizations and projects to achieve their goals.
* Please see this page for details .
In our System Design Interviews, we prioritize evaluating candidates' comprehensive abilities rather than requiring in-depth knowledge of specific technologies or frameworks. Our focus is on assessing their skills in problem definition, thought processes, and effective communication with team members to arrive at solutions. This approach underscores our emphasis on broader problem-solving and teamwork skills rather than detailed technical expertise.
Specifically, check the following points:
In our System Design Interviews, we look for candidates who can effectively communicate with the interviewer, approach problem-solving creatively, and consider various aspects of system design. Here's how we assess these skills:
- Communication with the Interviewer: Candidates should proactively ask questions to clarify system requirements and ensure a mutual understanding with the interviewer.
- Problem-Solving for Open-Ended Questions: We evaluate how candidates approach problems that don't have a single correct answer. This includes assessing their problem-solving skills, creativity, and ability to provide well-reasoned solutions.
- Scalability and Availability: Candidates are expected to consider and address issues related to system scalability and availability as part of their design.
- Trade-offs in Problem Solving: We assess how candidates make decisions when they encounter trade-offs in their problem-solving approach. This includes evaluating their ability to weigh various factors and prioritize accordingly.
- Thought Process Improvement: We look for candidates who actively seek ways to enhance their thought processes and continually improve their problem-solving skills.
- System Awareness and Improvement: Candidates should demonstrate awareness of potential system problems and the ability to propose and discuss improvements.
These evaluation criteria reflect our emphasis on comprehensive problem-solving, communication, and a strong analytical mindset during the System Design Interviews.
- English: Independent (CEFR - B2) welcome.
- Japanese: Proficient (CEFR - C1) Required
*For more information on CEFR, please see here
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Employment Status
Full-time
The probationary period at our company lasts for the initial three months after joining. During this probationary period, your contract conditions will be identical to those of a permanent employee.
Office
Roppongi
- We have a strict no-smoking policy within our office premises.
- At Mercari, we have implemented a work style policy called "Your Choice." This policy grants each team member the autonomy to decide whether they prefer to work in the office or opt for full remote work, with certain exceptions made for specific job roles.
Work Hours
- Full flextime (no “core time” or “flex time”).
- *Does not apply to all positions
Holidays
- Two days off per week (as well as national holidays, New Year's break, etc.).
- Paid leave, congratulatory and bereavement leave, relax days, sick leave
Salary
- Annual salary paid in 12 monthly installments (including fixed overtime allowance).
- Based on skills, experience, and abilities.
- Reviewed twice a year
Benefits
- Complete health and social insurance.
- Incentive program.
- Support systems, including those that benefit the employee’s family members
Support
- Relocation support.
Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people
"How can I contribute to society's prosperity given our limited resources?" This question served as the inspiration for the creation of the Mercari marketplace app in 2013 by our founder, Shintaro Yamada, during his travels around the world. We firmly believe that by facilitating the circulation of various forms of value, extending beyond physical items and money, we can open doors for individuals to pursue their aspirations and make positive contributions to society and those in their proximity. Mercari is committed to leveraging technology to connect people across the globe, ultimately striving to build a world where everyone can unlock their full potential. For more details on Mercari Group's mission, please refer to Mercari's Culture Doc.
Equal Opportunity Hiring
At Mercari, our mission is to build a world where no one's potential is constrained by their background, and where everyone has the liberty to generate value. We strongly emphasize that fostering a culture of Diversity & Inclusion is integral to realizing our mission.
This principle naturally extends to our hiring procedures. Mercari is dedicated to eradicating discrimination based on attributes such as age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical abilities, and other similar factors. Our objective is to ensure that individuals who resonate with our mission and values can become part of our team, regardless of their personal backgrounds. For more detailed information, please refer to our D&I Statement.
