Software Development Engineer, JP Demand Tech
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Key opportunity in a dynamic market focused on e-book discovery. Offers significant responsibility with emerging technologies.
- Impactful role in Japanese e-book market.
- Opportunity to harness advanced tech like generative AI.
- Innovative collaborative environment.
Pros
- Role in a growing segment of digital media.
- Collaboration with global teams on innovative projects.
- Exposure to modern technologies including AI.
Cons
- Expectation for high performance in a competitive environment.
- Potential for rapidly changing project requirements.
- Limited visibility on compensation specifics.
Who it's for
Mid-level • Remote / hybrid options possible
Good fit
- Mid-level developers interested in e-commerce.
- Professionals eager to innovate within digital publishing.
- Those with knowledge of the Japanese reading market.
Not recommended for
- Entry-level programmers without experience.
- Individuals not comfortable with changing tech landscapes.
- Candidates uninterested in customer-centric roles.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Description
Are you passionate about revolutionizing how millions of customers discover and purchase books? Join our team in Chennai, India, and help shape the future of e-book discovery and purchasing for the Japanese market while working at the world's largest digital bookstore!
About Us:
We are tech team based in Chennai, powering JP books Demand. Our vision is to become the #1 destination for Japanese readers to discover and purchase books and manga, both in print and digital formats. We build scalable, high-performance solutions enhanced by modern technologies, including generative AI. Our team creates the best book shopping, buying, and reading experience across all devices while working closely with global central teams.
The Role:
As an SDE-2 on our team in Chennai, you'll architect, develop, and optimize sophisticated systems that enhance how customers discover and purchase books. This role involves building scalable backend services, enhancing frontend customer experience, and exploring innovative technologies to create intelligent features. You'll have options to execute the roadmap across complex distributed systems while ensuring our solutions are both technologically advanced and user-friendly.
