Engineering Team Operations Assistant - Student part-timer

Overview

Join us at HENNGE, a Tokyo-based cloud-security company with the No. 1 IDaaS revenue share*, helping organizations adopt flexible work environments and safely leverage the cloud. 

The Productivity Section is a team that supports engineers within the development division to thrive. The section involves various tasks within the division, such as planning and operating internal events, as well as handling a wide range of responsibilities like engineer recruitment, onboarding, and education.

In this position, you will start by assisting with planning and operating internal events and supporting data management within the department. As you progress, we expect an active involvement in expanding internal content for engineers and contributing to the planning and development of events.

While most communication within the development team is conducted in English, this position requires Business level Japanese. If you have an interest in English and want to work while learning and applying it, this is the perfect environment for you! We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about working together to explore work processes and actively propose ideas and suggestions for improving our operations.

*No. 1 IDaaS vendor by revenue share, FY2021–FY2025 (forecast), per ITR Market View 2026.

Specific Responsibilities

Event Planning & Operations Support

• Internal/External Event Operations: Assist in the planning and operation of internal and external events for the engineering organization.
• Event Research & Planning: Take part in researching and proposing new internal events.

Data & Account Management

• Account Management Support: Check the usage status of cloud services and verify purchased licenses.
• Data Management: Organize and manage departmental data using tools like Google Slides and Spreadsheets.

Organizational Development & Educational Support

• Educational Support: Assist in creating and enhancing educational and onboarding content for engineers.

Learning and growth at HENNGE

• Learn While Working in a Global Environment: While communication within the development team is mostly in English, this position also heavily utilizes Japanese. This is a great place to practically improve your language skills.
• Cultivate Your Independence and Creativity: We encourage you to think proactively and pitch your own ideas. By stepping up to improve workflows and plan events, you will build valuable project management skills and learn how to drive initiatives forward on your own.
• Gain Hands-On Experience in the Tech Team: Supporting the development will help you learn what it takes to build and sustain a successful tech team. You will gain real-world experience in team operations, having directly impacted the engineers behind Japan’s leading SaaS product.

Required Qualifications

• Japanese Requirements: Business-level (at least JLPT N2). Ability to read and write business emails, communicate verbally, and understand business documents in Japanese (with some assistance if needed).
• English Requirements: Ability to communicate with employees both in writing and verbally. (Those who are currently studying or interested in English are highly welcome!)
• IT Skills: Ability to use formulas in spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Spreadsheets). Searching the internet for formulas while working is perfectly fine.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with learning and utilizing new IT tools.
• Work Eligibility: Currently reside in Japan and hold a valid visa status allowing part-time employment at the time of application.

Desired Personality Traits

• Proactive in taking action.
• Able to ask questions without hesitation when unsure.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-driven and proactive in suggesting improvements to workflows and procedures. 

Compensation

• Hourly wage: 1,500 JPY

Work Schedule & Holidays

• Working Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week (e.g., 2 days a week, 4 to 5 hours a day).
• Work Days: Fixed office attendance on Fridays (negotiable for unavoidable circumstances during the employment period). Other workdays are negotiable.
• Holidays: Weekdays other than your scheduled work days, weekends, national holidays, and the New Year period (December 29 - January 3).

Expected Start Date

• October 1, 2026
• Please note that the start date may be pushed back depending on the selection process.

Work Location

• Headquarters: Daiwa Shibuya Square, 16-28 Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0036

Selection Process

• Document Screening: Resume (Please submit in Japanese).
• Aptitude Test: Online (60 minutes).
• Interview: Onsite interview at the Headquarters.
• Offer Meeting: Online. Explanation of contract details and employment conditions.