#281 Recruiter (R&D Focus)

Company Overview

The company aims to bring quantum computing into practical, real-world use.

By realizing quantum computing, they seek to balance energy efficiency with high computational power, overcome the limits of information processing facing humanity, and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.

They are a pioneering leader in the global quantum computing market, driven by proprietary optical quantum technology that enables room-temperature operation and excellent scalability. A diverse team of highly skilled professionals from various backgrounds and fields collaborates daily, transcending borders and disciplinary boundaries.

They welcome ambitious individuals who want to create world-changing “next-generation technology” firsthand and make a genuine impact on the global market.

The company is also well-capitalized, having raised a total of 7 billion yen in funding.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the full spectrum of recruitment activities for our R&D division. You will be granted significant autonomy to devise and drive initiatives aimed at attracting top-tier talent from around the world. We will tailor your specific responsibilities based on your background and career aspirations, in coordination with the rest of the team.

【Key Responsibilities】

① Recruitment
○ Developing workforce plans and defining job requirements (in alignment with executive leadership and department heads)
○ Formulating and executing recruitment strategies, including:
└ Identifying and cultivating effective channels for candidate sourcing
└ Building and managing talent pools (both domestic and international)
└ Recruitment branding and outreach
└ Establishing relationships with universities and research institutions, etc.
○ Overseeing the end-to-end selection process and enhancing the candidate experience
② Onboarding
○ Managing administrative procedures from offer acceptance through the start date (with a particular focus on candidates relocating from abroad) — in collaboration with other team members
○ Conducting first-day orientations and managing the subsequent onboarding process

【Scope of Coverage】
① Target Roles: One or both of the following:
└ Research Division: Researchers specializing in quantum computing
└ Development Division: Engineers in fields such as optics, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering
② Target Candidate Segments: One or both of the following:
└ Mid-career (experienced) hires
└ New graduates and interns

【Current Recruitment Team Structure】
○ HR Director (1)
○ Recruitment Manager (held concurrently by the HR Director)
○ Recruiters:
└ R&D Division (Research & Development) – 1 person ★ This position (new headcount)
└ Business & Corporate Divisions – 1 person
○ Recruitment Coordinator (1) – Contractor
○ Talent Scout (1) – Contractor

Requirements

・Experience in mid-career or new-graduate recruitment (in-house, agency, or RPO settings; typically 3+ years)
・English communication skills (proficient enough to participate in meetings and discussions)
・Japanese language proficiency: N2 or higher

Preferred Requirements

・Experience in recruiting researchers and engineers (covering hardware—such as physics, optics, mechanics, and electrical/electronic engineering—as well as software)
・Experience in recruiting STEM graduates (with a particular focus on PhD holders)
・Experience in recruiting international talent
・Experience as a recruiter at a high-growth startup or a global company
・Interest in or practical experience with HR functions beyond recruitment, such as onboarding, organizational development, talent development, or HRBP (HR Business Partner) roles

Terms and Conditions

• Annual Salary: 7～10 million JPY (determined based on experience and skills)

• Bonus: None

• Salary Increase: Once a year

• Probation Period: 3 months

• Location: Tokyo

• Social Insurance: Fully covered

• Working Hours: Flextime (Core time: 13:00–16:00)

• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays

• Average Overtime: Discretionary labor system

• Smoking Cessation Measures: Non-smoking indoors

Selection Process

• Selection Flow: 2～3 interviews (at least one must be in-person).

• Required Documents: Resume, CV (work history) , List of Publications

• Interview Language: Japanese or English