FAQs

The Journey from application to offer

  • 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.

Company operations and work environment

  • 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.

Employment terms and benefits

  • 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.

Overseas candidates

  • 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)