DeNA, a leading global online service company, is on the cutting edge of technology and data. With a fierce commitment to innovation and collaboration, DeNA has become an industry leader in developing and delivering next-generation online services and products.
From game services to e-commerce, healthcare, and finance, DeNA has shown that it can take on complex projects and deliver world-class results. The company’s commitment to the latest technologies has allowed it to become one of the most respected players in the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) space.
The cloud-based platform, Mobage, is one of DeNA’s most successful products and has attracted millions of users. Through the platform, users can engage with thousands of mobile-based titles developed by DeNA’s global team. In addition, users can develop their own applications and services, leveraging the platform’s scalable infrastructure.
DeNA also developed Thupa, a proprietary, real-time platform for tracking, analyzing and connecting with customers. Through Thupa, companies can better understand their customers, identify opportunities, and increase their efficiency.
Finally, DeNA’s open source machine learning software, referred to as the “Bayesian Modeler”, offers developers a powerful tool for creating predictive applications. By incorporating the feature into their applications, developers can extend the capabilities of their programs by building custom models to assess and understand data in new ways.
DeNA is proud of its commitment to developing and refining open source technology while delivering first-class web and mobile services and platforms. By becoming an industry leader in the development of products utilizing cloud technologies, IoT, and machine learning, DeNA is setting itself up for a world of success.
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Full Stack Developer
Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 75000
Description: DeNA is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our engineering team to develop distributed backend services and user-facing web applications. The successful candidate will use their technical knowledge to analyze, design, write and implement architectures intended to improve the performance, security and scalability of our products. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of programming languages, development frameworks, web technologies, and databases. They should also have excellent problem solving and communication skills.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience; minimum of 1 year of software development experience; familiarity with RESTful APIs, web standards and HTML, JavaScript and CSS; extensive background in SQL, able to develop complex stored procedures and write queries; experience with any of the following languages: .NET, Java, JavaScript, and/or PHP; experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN; comfortably troubleshoot and debug; track record of building successful products.
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 85000
Description: DeNA is seeking a Data Scientist to work with data engineers and analysts to manage, identify and implement data-driven solutions. The successful candidate should demonstrate expert knowledge regarding data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques. The ideal candidate will have a passion for discoveries through data and have a strong intuition when it comes to interpreting results.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or other related field; a minimum of 3 years of experience using various data analytics techniques such as predictive modeling, clustering, and such; experience with open source and cloud computing; excellent communication skills; experience building and designing data sets; and demonstrated knowledge of at least one statistical programing language (R, Python, SAS, etc.).
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 110000
Description: DeNA is seeking a Chief Technology Officer who will be responsible for leading the development of our technology and products. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging their technical expertise to identify growth and expansion opportunities for DeNA. The CTO will be tasked with creating technology infrastructure, improving existing processes and creating strategies that maximize the performance of our technology. They should lead by example, modeling contemporary approaches to coding and development while recognizing, celebrating and utilizing the best talent of our engineering team.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; minimum of 8 years of software and technology development experience; experience developing enterprise-wide applications and web-based platforms; advanced knowledge of SQL, Java, JavaScript and HTML5; experience with AWS and/or Google Stacks; excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams; and familiarity with Agile frameworks and strategies.
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 80000
Description: DeNA is seeking a Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This individual will be responsible for developing new software applications, creating databases and assisting in debugging, testing and maintaining current programs. The successful candidate should have an understanding of object oriented methodologies, coding standards and software best practices.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; a minimum of 4 years of software engineering experience; extensive programming skills in at least one language (C#, . NET, Java, C, C++); experience debugging multithreaded applications; advanced application architecture and design knowledge; background in threading and synchronization via concurrency; ability to debug complex applications; demonstrated knowledge of data structures and algorithms; and familiar with source code repository systems.
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 70000
Description: DeNA is looking for a UX Designer who also has a passion for usability and data-driven design. The UX Designer will be responsible for improving both the user experience and the overall design of our products. The successful candidate should have the ability to create user flows, wireframes, sitemaps and design prototypes. The ideal candidate should have an intuitive understanding of user behavior and an ability to generate creative solutions.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor's/Master's degree in design, user experience design or related field; minimum 3 years’ experience working in a UI/UX related role in a web or software product; experience with user-centered design and user research processes; experience designing for mobile applications; strong working knowledge of design tools, such as Photoshop, Sketch, Adobe XD and Illustrator; knowledge in the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, JavaScript; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 90000
Description: DeNA is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our engineering team to develop and maintain cloud service-based applications and platforms. The successful candidate should be able to analyze requirements, design, build and implement distributed architectures intended to improve the performance, scalability and reliability of our products. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of public cloud offering (AWS/Azure/Google), cloud native technologies, micro-services and automation.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field; minimum 2 years of experience in building cloud-native applications; experienced building/operating/maintaining cloud applications and services on Azure, Google or AWS; experience developing code in object-oriented languages (Java, C#, etc.); proficient in writing SQL; knowledgeable in automation, scripting and other programming languages; experience with development frameworks such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and/or Chef.
DeNA provides a great working environment for any technical type. There are many projects that allow one to expand their skillset and grow their knowledge. I also like that there is balance between work and play., DeNA offers great compensation in return for the work put out. You are given the freedom to work within your limits and do what you do best. I highly recommend this company for any technical minded individual.
Amy W..
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4.7/5
4.7
I have worked at DeNA for the past two years, and the entire experience has been a very positive one. The environment is friendly and open. Additionally, the project work is interesting and highly valuable. The support staff is always willing to help out and make sure I have the tools and resources I need to be successful in my role. The pay also is more than competitive and the colleagues are great and always willing to collaborate.
Tim S..
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4.8/5
4.8
I've just accepted a job at DeNA and have started my new journey here. All my interactions so far with the staff, managers, and colleagues have been nothing short of pleasant. The job opportunity is great, and there is a good balance of hard work and leisure. Working with high-end hardware, software, and people makes it all the more enjoyable.
Amy M..
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4.9/5
4.9
I'm a Design Lead and have been part of DeNA for the past 5 years. I've seen the company grow quite a lot in this time and personally I've seen a great amount of growth in my career and development of my skill sets. The atmosphere at DeNA is friendly and supportive, also the pay is quite competitive and I enjoy the benefits package.
Mark S..
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4.4/5
4.4
As a programmer, I'm thrilled with the working environment at DeNA. Work hours are flexible, with the chance to work remotely if needed. I have a great team of developers I can collaborate with, interesting and challenging projects, and the tools and resources I need to perform at my best. Plus, I'm well compensated for my work, which is an added bonus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of corporate culture does DeNA practice?
DeNA is focused on fostering a warm and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
What is the process for applying for a job at DeNA?
To apply for a job at DeNA, please visit our website and apply for open positions directly.
What is DeNA?
DeNA is an internet technology company based in Japan with operations in eCommerce, gaming, entertainment, advertising, and finance.
What job opportunities does DeNA offer?
DeNA offers positions in a variety of fields including software engineering, product development, data analysis, marketing, customer service, operations/supply chain, finance, and more.
What experience do I need to work at DeNA?
DeNA hires people with a variety of experience levels and background. The specific skills required for each position can be found in our job descriptions online.
Locations: Tokyo, Yokohama, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Osaka, Sendai, Nagoya, Sapporo
Career Paths: Mobile Product Manager, Software Engineer, Data Analyst, DevOps Engineer, Web Developer, Cloud Architect, UX Designer, Quality Assurance Analyst, Game Developer, Network Engineer.
DeNA provides a great working environment for any technical type. There are many projects that allow one to expand their skillset and grow their knowledge. I also like that there is balance between work and play., DeNA offers great compensation in return for the work put out. You are given the freedom to work within your limits and do what you do best. I highly recommend this company for any technical minded individual.
