FAQs 2 — TIER IV Careers

FAQs

After an initial document screening, we typically conduct 2-3 interviews. Additionally, for engineering positions, we may ask candidates to complete assignments.
The timeline from application to job offer typically takes around 4 weeks. Please note that this timeline may vary based on the position, but we can try to accommodate the candidate's availability.
Yes, we generally conduct interviews online. If you prefer an in-person interview, please inform us in advance.
Absolutely. If you're unsure about which position to apply for, we're happy to have a casual conversation with you to help you find a role that aligns with your requirements.
Certainly. We're happy to accommodate your request, so please feel free to inform us of your preferences.
Yes. When our Human Resources team notifies you of the job offer, they will arrange a meeting with your future supervisor or team member to clarify your job expectations.
In general, we provide a one-week window for your response following the offer interview, but if you have any specific circumstances or need more time, please don't hesitate to inform us.

Full-time employees are usually expected to start on the first day of the month they join the company.
On your first day, about 1.5 hours will be spent on initial PC setup, system account registration, and other necessary tasks, followed by various training sessions.
Yes, it's a possibility. In-office hours will depend on your job role, details of which will be explained during the interview.
For insights into TIER IV's culture, please refer to the following article: TIER IV's culture.

We offer a voluntary DC (Defined Contribution) plan, allowing employees to contribute a portion of their salary if they choose to. The company does not make contributions to this plan.
Not at the moment.
- We offer a childcare leave program that complies with legal requirements and regulations.
- Paternity leave and shorter working hours for childcare are encouraged.
- Many of our employees are parents who successfully juggle work and childcare responsibilities.
- Our company culture promotes flexibility, allowing employees to easily adapt their remote and in-office work schedules to accommodate family commitments.
- Excluding certain roles, we offer flexible work schedules without fixed core hours, giving employees the flexibility to determine their own start and finish times.
We will reimburse either the cost of a monthly commuter pass or the actual commuting expenses, whichever is lower. The maximum monthly allowance is 20,000 yen.
In principle, we do not permit it. However, there might be some exceptions based on individual circumstances (e.g., teaching or family business), so please feel free to inquire during the interview.

We help overseas candidates with the Certificate of Eligibility application process, if required.
After approval, the process from visa application to visa issuance, arrival in Japan, and obtaining a residence card may take up to 3 months.
In principle, we do not permit it. However, there may be cases where we can make exceptions based on individual circumstances, so please don't hesitate to discuss it during the interview process.
It depends on thes team. As the number of foreign employees is increasing, we’re producing more of our documentation in English and Japanese. Both languages are commonly used in day-to-day communications.
The proportion of international employees is approximately 10%. (As of September 2023)

書類選考後、2〜3回程度面接を実施させていただきます。また、エンジニア職種の方には課題をご案内する場合がございます。
応募から内定までは4週間程度です。職種によって異なる場合がありますが、候補者様の都合に合わせてアレンジ可能です。ご相談ください。
可能です。原則オンラインにて面接を実施させていただいております。対面をご希望の場合はお申し付けください。
もちろん歓迎しています。「応募するJDに悩んでいる」場合、カジュアルにお話させていただき、ご希望に近いJDをご案内することも可能です。
可能です。柔軟に設定させていただきますので、ご希望の際はお気軽にお申し付けください。
原則実施させていただいています。人事よりオファー内容についてご案内させていただき、上長やチームメンバーになる予定の者と業務における期待値などをすり合わせさせていただきます。
原則オファー面談から1週間とさせていただいておりますが、ご事情がございましたらお気軽にお申し付けください。

海外在住の候補者様の採用が決定した場合、在留資格認定証明書交付申請のサポートをさせていただいております。
認可後、現地にて査証申請⇒ビザ発給⇒日本上陸⇒在留カードが発行されるまでの期間は最大3ヶ月程度かかることもありますので、余裕を持ってお手続きさせていただければと存じます。
原則不可とさせていただいております。ご事情によっては考慮が可能な場合もございますので、面談にてご相談ください。
チームにより異なりますが、外国籍従業員の割合は増えており、ドキュメントや定例などの口頭でのコミュニケーションも基本的には日英併記を行っております。
外国籍の方の割合は約10%ほどです。(2023年9月時点)