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Hiring in Japan and India
Indian talent, for your teams in Japan and India.
Whether the role is at your offices in Japan or at your operations in India, NNN connects you with Indian engineering and IT talent — with attention to your technical needs, communication requirements and workplace expectations.
Our engineering, software and HR expertise helps us understand the role and your workplace.
Two hiring markets
One team, hiring for both sides.
In Japan
Hiring for roles in Japan
For companies in Japan facing engineering and IT talent shortages.
- Indian engineers ready to work in Japan
- Japanese-language level matched to the role
- Interviews coordinated in Japanese and English
- Preparation for working and living in Japan, and follow-up after joining
In India
Hiring for your teams in India
For Japanese companies setting up or growing operations in India.
- Engineers, IT and bilingual staff for your Indian offices and plants
- Candidates who can work with headquarters in Japan
- Sourcing through local talent and academic networks
- Close coordination with your India and Japan teams
India's talent market in numbers
- 790K
- Projected shortfall of IT professionals in Japan by 2030 (upper estimate)
- METI, IT talent supply and demand study (2019)
Find
Define roles, technical skills and hiring priorities. Source candidates through relevant talent and academic networks.
Match
Screen and shortlist candidates. Coordinate interviews and communication around your technical and workplace needs.
Prepare
Guide candidates on language preparation and cross-cultural expectations — including preparing for life and work in Japan. Keep employers and candidates connected.
From defining the role to coordinating your hiring process.
JLPT
JLPT levels and what they mean at work
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has five levels, from N5 to N1. Select a level to see the official description and what it typically means in the workplace.
N2
Official JLPT description
The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree.
At work (NNN's guidance)
Can run internal meetings, email and routine work in Japanese.
Hiring brief builder
Outline your hiring needs and send them in one click.
Choose the work location, role, Japanese level, headcount and timing — we'll draft the inquiry for you.
Inquiry preview
[Hiring inquiry] Work location: Japan Role: Software / IT Japanese level: N3 or above Number of hires: 2–5 Target start: Within 6 months Other requirements:
Let's discuss your India plans
Let's build your business in India.
Tell us your priorities. We will help connect the people, partners and local support you need, from initial exploration to ongoing coordination.
Japan desk
+81-80-1987-8307India desk
+91-88378-88918