Staffbase Japan: AIで切り拓く従業員体験の未来

Partner with global leaders and local experts to bridge the communication gap for millions of Japanese workers—from the office to the frontline. Join our Tokyo founding team and lead the AI-native employee experience transformation.

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Your next career opportunity in Tokyo - Join the founding team at Staffbase Japan

Staffbase has arrived in Japan to bridge the communication gap for the millions of workers moving the country forward. We are looking for pioneers to join our Tokyo hub as founding members—combining the high-impact energy of a startup with the stability of a global Unicorn.

Local commitment & global reliability

A global leader with a dedicated local foundation, trusted by Japan’s most iconic brands to bridge the frontline communication gap.
Dentsu Soken

Deep local credibility with Dentsu Soken

Staffbase is proud to name Dentsu Soken as our primary strategic partner in Japan. This collaboration ensures that the first AI-native Employee Experience Platform is backed by a Japanese institution with a 50-year legacy of driving digital transformation. Together, we provide the high-touch implementation support, technical reliability, and cultural alignment that Japanese enterprises require to succeed.

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Trusted by iconic Japanese brands globally

While we officially established our local leadership in Tokyo in June 2025, Staffbase is already a proven partner for the international operations of Japanese global giants, including Nissan, Fujitsu, Honda, and Teijin. We currently power the digital employee experience for over 20,000 users across Japan, supporting one of the nation’s most famous automotive groups and a leading pharmaceutical company. Our mission has already gained significant recognition from premier local media, including Nikkei and HRzine.

Global stability at your back

Benefits & culture at Staffbase

We provide the stability of a global leader with the radical flexibility and ownership of a founding team.
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Competitive Compensation

We offer attractive salary packages including LTIP (unit-based Long Term Incentive Plan). We want you to have a literal stake in the success you are building.

Flexibility

We trust you to deliver. Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid model requiring 2 days per week in our central Tokyo office.

Yuri Akahira, Country Manager Japan

Founding Team Impact

Join as an architect of our Tokyo hub. You aren’t just filling a role; you are shaping the future of Employee Experience in Japan from the ground up together alongside our Country Manager, Yuri Akahira.

Global Collaboration

Build "extraordinary things" in Japan while staying connected to our diverse global team across Europe, the Americas, and APAC.

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Wellbeing

In addition to yearly vacation days of 31 days per year, we’re running a 4-day work week every year in August with full payment. We believe that intentional rest is the fuel for high-performance innovation.

Support

We provide private health insurance support and competitive Paid Parental Leave to ensure your family is cared for as you grow with us.

Life at Staffbase

Staffbase is more than a platform; it’s a global community of 750+ pioneers. Watch how we are reimagining the way people and organizations work together, and see the mission you will lead in Japan.

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FAQ - Learn more about Staffbase in Japan

  • We officially entered the Japanese market to support organizations in strengthening employee engagement as a core business driver. While our Tokyo hub is a new milestone, we are already a proven partner for the international operations of Japanese global giants, including Nissan, Fujitsu, Honda, and Teijin. Plus, we currently power the digital employee experience for over 20,000 users across Japan, supporting one of the nation’s most famous automotive groups and a leading pharmaceutical company.

  • We operate as a "startup within a scaleup". While we have the backbone of a global billion-dollar unicorn, our Tokyo team is led by our Country Manager and SaaS veteran Yuri Akahira and supported by our primary strategic partner, Dentsu Soken. This ensures our strategy and customer support are deeply aligned with Japanese business manners and technical requirements.

  • Yes. We are a privately valued "Unicorn" (over $1 billion) with over $100M in revenue and a 10-year track record of growth. We are recognized as a "Leader" by Gartner for three consecutive years, providing a stable environment for candidates looking for global stability and local growth.

  • "Recharge Fridays" is a Staffbase global perk. Every August, we work a four-day week with Fridays off, with full pay. We believe that rest is essential for innovation and that this initiative helps to prevent burnout while maintaining our high-performance culture.

  • LTIP stands for Long Term Incentive Plan. As a team member of our Tokyo team, you are eligible for unit-based equity. As part of that employees receive units (based on job level) that have no initial value, but will crystalize upon an exit event and turn into cash. An exit event is a public listing of Staffbase or an acquisition by another company.

    This aligns your personal success with the long-term growth of the company, offering potential financial rewards far beyond a standard salary.