Scholarships and jobs in Japan

Opportunities based in Japan that international applicants can apply for, from official sources only. For visa rules, see Japan's official guide on PathAbroad's Country rules.

6 open opportunities · updated 16 October 2026

• Job

  Database Support Engineer (Japanese Speaking) – Supabase, Remote APAC

  Supabase · Remote (Japan preferred)

  Deadline: Rolling (apply any time)

• Job

  Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme 2027

  Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs / CLAIR · Japan

  Deadline: Varies

• Legal Work Route

  Japan Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Program

  Immigration Services Agency of Japan · Japan

  Deadline: Rolling (apply any time)

• Fully Funded

  MEXT Scholarship 2027 (Japanese Government Scholarship)

  Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) · Japan

  Deadline: Varies

• Job

  OpenAI Careers – 800+ Roles in the US, Europe, Asia & Middle East (Visa Support Possible)

  OpenAI · United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, UAE, India, Brazil, Canada

  Deadline: Rolling (apply any time)

• Job

  SpaceX Careers – Rockets, Starlink & AI (Mostly US Citizens/Green Card Holders Only)

  SpaceX · United States (main sites); a few roles in Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Brazil, Canada, Kenya, India, Vietnam, UK

  Deadline: Rolling (apply any time)

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