The cockroach of the tech world—ubiquitous, indestructible, and somehow still running mission-critical workflows. Love it or loathe it, Excel remains a staple for quick-and-dirty data manipulation, prototyping, and dashboards that no one ever bothers to migrate. Its pivot tables and formulas can turn chaos into insights, making it the go-to for business users who don’t want to touch SQL. But let’s be clear: Excel is no friend to scalability, reproducibility, or collaboration. It chokes on large datasets, fosters manual errors, and turns version control into a nightmare. Data engineers will find its use cases limited to small-scale, ad-hoc tasks, though it can be a lifesaver for quick validations or mocks. Powerful but fragile, Excel is the duct tape of data: invaluable in a pinch, but if it’s holding your pipeline together, something’s gone very, very wrong.
This role is a strategic finance position at Block, requiring deep financial modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. The job emphasizes building trust through...
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This role is a strategic finance position at Block, requiring deep financial modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. The job emphasizes building trust through clarity and accuracy, with a focus on financial planning, analytics, and partnership with business teams. The role demands expertise in financial modeling, SQL, Hyperion, and a strong background in strategy finance. While the position offers opportunity to influence strategic decisions and work across global teams, it may lack the autonomy and technical depth seen in some other roles. Tools and technologies include SQL, Hyperion, Excel, and financial modeling frameworks. The role is not an intermediary position, and salary range is not explicitly provided.
OTR Planning Specialist, AMZL Last Mile Planning
@ amazon
JP | 2025-12-28
The role at Amazon Japan’s Last Mile team is a challenge for someone who values practical, data-driven innovation over hype. The position requires a deep understanding of supply chain...
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OTR Planning Specialist, AMZL Last Mile Planning
amazon
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
The role at Amazon Japan’s Last Mile team is a challenge for someone who values practical, data-driven innovation over hype. The position requires a deep understanding of supply chain optimization, process analysis, and operational efficiency. While the job involves strategic planning and collaboration across teams, the emphasis on ‘end-to-end capacity building’ and ‘data-driven decision-making’ highlights a commitment to real-world impact. The responsibilities include leading capacity planning, analyzing trends, and driving efficiency improvements—areas where the candidate must balance technical expertise with business acumen. The role is not without its hurdles, as it demands a blend of analytical rigor and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. The company’s focus on inclusivity and operational excellence aligns with the values of a data engineer who values transparency, precision, and real-world impact.
O'Reilly: Building AI Agents with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Design and implement composable agent architectures using MCP. Understand the MCP architecture and how it enables AI applications to access external context. Build MCP servers that expose tools, resources, and prompts to LLMs.
This role is a technically challenging, high-impact position within a rapidly growing company. The job involves managing digital advertising operations, analyzing campaign performance, and...
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Digital Marketing Planner (Rakuten Senior Business) – Marketing Division
rakuten
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
This role is a technically challenging, high-impact position within a rapidly growing company. The job involves managing digital advertising operations, analyzing campaign performance, and supporting content creation for senior audiences. It requires proficiency in marketing tools, data analysis, and an understanding of senior demographics. The role stands out for its focus on social impact and integration of the Rakuten ecosystem, but may lack clarity on specific responsibilities and expectations. Tools include RAT, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Excel, and Rakuten Points. The position is not an intermediary role, and salary range is not explicitly provided.
This role is a sales position for LSEG's Japan Analytics Sales team, focusing on selling Funds Data & Multi-Asset Analytics solutions. The job requires domain expertise in financial markets, sales...
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This role is a sales position for LSEG's Japan Analytics Sales team, focusing on selling Funds Data & Multi-Asset Analytics solutions. The job requires domain expertise in financial markets, sales acumen, and familiarity with LSEG's products. The description highlights the importance of market-leading models and integrated workflows, but lacks specific technical details about the tools or technologies. The role is not an intermediary position, and the salary range is not explicitly provided. Tools and technologies mentioned include Refinitiv Investment & Advisory solutions, market data, and financial modeling tools. The job is technically challenging but lacks clarity on the specific tools and technologies required.
Business Intelligence Project Intern (GBS-Monetization Strategy and Operations - Market Research) - 2026 Start (BS/MS）
@ tiktok
JP | 2025-12-27
This role is a misrepresentation of a data engineering opportunity. The job description is vague, lacks specific technical details, and emphasizes business analysis without clear alignment with...
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Business Intelligence Project Intern (GBS-Monetization Strategy and Operations - Market Research) - 2026 Start (BS/MS）
tiktok
(JP) INTERNSHIP | JOB LISTED
This role is a misrepresentation of a data engineering opportunity. The job description is vague, lacks specific technical details, and emphasizes business analysis without clear alignment with data engineering practices. The responsibilities mention business modeling and proposal development, which are more aligned with business development than data engineering. The tools listed are Excel, PowerPoint, and basic financial knowledge, which are not indicative of a data engineering role. The job type is unspecified, and there is no mention of salary or compensation. The role appears to be an intermediary position, possibly as a project intern, but lacks clarity on the company's actual offering and the technical depth required.
marketing research consultant - Data Solutions Department, Marketing Solutions Business (C&M)
@ rakuten
JP | 2025-12-27
This role is a strategic position within Rakuten Insight, focusing on marketing research and data utilization. It involves selling and managing marketing research solutions to major clients, with...
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marketing research consultant - Data Solutions Department, Marketing Solutions Business (C&M)
rakuten
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
This role is a strategic position within Rakuten Insight, focusing on marketing research and data utilization. It involves selling and managing marketing research solutions to major clients, with a strong emphasis on leveraging big data and AI. The job requires advanced sales skills, project management, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. The environment is dynamic, with opportunities to work on global projects and diverse client sectors. The role is not an intermediary position, and the salary range is not explicitly provided.
O'Reilly: Building AI Agents with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Design and implement composable agent architectures using MCP. Understand the MCP architecture and how it enables AI applications to access external context. Build MCP servers that expose tools, resources, and prompts to LLMs.
TikTok seeks a Japan-based Account Manager for a 2026 graduate intake. The role centers on defining long‑term partner strategy, onboarding and growing category performance through cross‑functional...
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TikTok seeks a Japan-based Account Manager for a 2026 graduate intake. The role centers on defining long‑term partner strategy, onboarding and growing category performance through cross‑functional work with livestreams, short videos and creator networks. On the surface it wears data gloves—Excel and PowerPoint are named; the softer expectation is “data analysis tools”—but there is little detail on a real data stack or engineering impact. What stands out is the market’s push into social commerce and B2B marketing, with heavy emphasis on stakeholder influence, ambiguity navigation and scalable, category-wide initiatives. It’s a policy‑heavy, rollout‑driven path that rewards network leverage over engineering craft, and the two-application limit and rolling reviews add a buyer beware flavor. For data professionals, the upside is strategic exposure to platform-scale decisions; the risk is that it isn’t a data role, nor a technical one.
This role is a sales specialist in Tokyo, focused on driving revenue for LSEG's Wealth Management 'Workflow' product. The position requires deep expertise in data solutions, consultation, and...
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This role is a sales specialist in Tokyo, focused on driving revenue for LSEG's Wealth Management 'Workflow' product. The position requires deep expertise in data solutions, consultation, and cross-functional collaboration. The job highlights the importance of domain knowledge, relationship-building, and strategic sales planning. It emphasizes the integration of data, insight, and technology in a collaborative, diverse environment. The role is not explicitly tied to a salary range, and the tools and technologies mentioned include Excel, API integration, cloud platforms, and industry-specific knowledge. The position is not an intermediary role. The job type is 'Sales Specialist', and the tools_and_technologies_list includes Excel, API, cloud platforms, financial modelling, data management, and content delivery.
Amazon Japan’s Instock Manager role sits at the edge of supply chain operations and business consulting, not at the glamorous edge of data engineering. The job pledges ownership of inventory...
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Amazon Japan’s Instock Manager role sits at the edge of supply chain operations and business consulting, not at the glamorous edge of data engineering. The job pledges ownership of inventory strategies for the Books division, driving turnover, margin, and customer experience through a heavy emphasis on cross-functional delivery, vendor performance, and partnering with 2–3 publishers per role. You’ll do data extraction, analysis, hypothesis planning and Kaizen-style improvements, with a toolkit that centers on Excel, PowerPoint and Word, plus reporting technologies and automation initiatives. The standout is the market-facing, publisher-facing consulting aspect in a logistics-heavy environment, with real opportunities to apply ML-driven automation later. The risk is that this is more operations and stakeholder management than technical data engineering; success hinges on political savvy and practical change execution across a matrix of teams.
AI Project Manager / Producer, Commerce & Marketing Consulting Section - AI & Data Consulting Department (AIDC)
@ rakuten
JP | 2025-12-24
This role is a strategic opportunity for a data engineer or data scientist with experience in managing AI projects and driving data-driven solutions. The position requires a blend of technical...
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AI Project Manager / Producer, Commerce & Marketing Consulting Section - AI & Data Consulting Department (AIDC)
rakuten
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
This role is a strategic opportunity for a data engineer or data scientist with experience in managing AI projects and driving data-driven solutions. The position requires a blend of technical skills in data analysis, machine learning, and project management, with a focus on leveraging data to support business growth. The role involves working with multiple departments and stakeholders, and the opportunity to collaborate with a global team. The responsibilities include proposing and implementing data-driven initiatives, managing projects, and standardizing data practices. The job is not explicitly stated to be an intermediary position, and the salary range is not provided.
Trading and Research Summer Internship 2026 (Tokyo)
@ capula_2
JP | 2025-12-23
This role is a high-impact, hands-on internship at a leading global hedge fund, offering direct engagement with quant traders and strategy development. The position emphasizes practical experience...
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Trading and Research Summer Internship 2026 (Tokyo)
capula_2
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
This role is a high-impact, hands-on internship at a leading global hedge fund, offering direct engagement with quant traders and strategy development. The position emphasizes practical experience in financial modeling, market analysis, and trade execution, with a focus on Python, Excel, and quantitative methods. It is an intermediary position, offering early exposure to front-office operations and research. The responsibilities are clear and aligned with data engineering principles, but the opportunity is limited to a specific location and short duration. The salary is not explicitly provided, but the benefits include relocation and visa support. Tools and technologies mentioned include Python, Excel, and quantitative analysis frameworks.
This role is for a data engineer specializing in global research methodologies, with a focus on building and leading a Japanese market research team. The position requires strong communication,...
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This role is for a data engineer specializing in global research methodologies, with a focus on building and leading a Japanese market research team. The position requires strong communication, data literacy, and team management skills. It involves managing complex research projects, creating high-quality reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes practical, real-world applications of data engineering, with a focus on delivering actionable insights and maintaining precision and quality in research deliverables. The company is known for its global presence and advanced technology, but the description lacks specific technical details about tools and technologies, making it difficult to assess the exact skills required. The role appears to be an intermediary position, but the description does not explicitly state the salary range or whether it is an agency or contractor role. The tools and technologies mentioned are not clearly identified in the job description.
This role is a strategic finance position at Block, requiring deep financial modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. The job emphasizes building trust through clarity and accuracy, with a focus on financial planning, analytics, and partnership with business teams. The role demands expertise in financial modeling, SQL, Hyperion, and a strong background in strategy finance. While the position offers opportunity to influence strategic decisions and work across global teams, it may lack the autonomy and technical depth seen in some other roles. Tools and technologies include SQL, Hyperion, Excel, and financial modeling frameworks. The role is not an intermediary position, and salary range is not explicitly provided.
OTR Planning Specialist, AMZL Last Mile Planning
amazon
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
The role at Amazon Japan’s Last Mile team is a challenge for someone who values practical, data-driven innovation over hype. The position requires a deep understanding of supply chain optimization, process analysis, and operational efficiency. While the job involves strategic planning and collaboration across teams, the emphasis on ‘end-to-end capacity building’ and ‘data-driven decision-making’ highlights a commitment to real-world impact. The responsibilities include leading capacity planning, analyzing trends, and driving efficiency improvements—areas where the candidate must balance technical expertise with business acumen. The role is not without its hurdles, as it demands a blend of analytical rigor and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. The company’s focus on inclusivity and operational excellence aligns with the values of a data engineer who values transparency, precision, and real-world impact.
Digital Marketing Planner (Rakuten Senior Business) – Marketing Division
rakuten
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
This role is a technically challenging, high-impact position within a rapidly growing company. The job involves managing digital advertising operations, analyzing campaign performance, and supporting content creation for senior audiences. It requires proficiency in marketing tools, data analysis, and an understanding of senior demographics. The role stands out for its focus on social impact and integration of the Rakuten ecosystem, but may lack clarity on specific responsibilities and expectations. Tools include RAT, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Excel, and Rakuten Points. The position is not an intermediary role, and salary range is not explicitly provided.
This role is a sales position for LSEG's Japan Analytics Sales team, focusing on selling Funds Data & Multi-Asset Analytics solutions. The job requires domain expertise in financial markets, sales acumen, and familiarity with LSEG's products. The description highlights the importance of market-leading models and integrated workflows, but lacks specific technical details about the tools or technologies. The role is not an intermediary position, and the salary range is not explicitly provided. Tools and technologies mentioned include Refinitiv Investment & Advisory solutions, market data, and financial modeling tools. The job is technically challenging but lacks clarity on the specific tools and technologies required.
Business Intelligence Project Intern (GBS-Monetization Strategy and Operations - Market Research) - 2026 Start (BS/MS）
tiktok
(JP) INTERNSHIP | JOB LISTED
This role is a misrepresentation of a data engineering opportunity. The job description is vague, lacks specific technical details, and emphasizes business analysis without clear alignment with data engineering practices. The responsibilities mention business modeling and proposal development, which are more aligned with business development than data engineering. The tools listed are Excel, PowerPoint, and basic financial knowledge, which are not indicative of a data engineering role. The job type is unspecified, and there is no mention of salary or compensation. The role appears to be an intermediary position, possibly as a project intern, but lacks clarity on the company's actual offering and the technical depth required.
marketing research consultant - Data Solutions Department, Marketing Solutions Business (C&M)
rakuten
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
This role is a strategic position within Rakuten Insight, focusing on marketing research and data utilization. It involves selling and managing marketing research solutions to major clients, with a strong emphasis on leveraging big data and AI. The job requires advanced sales skills, project management, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. The environment is dynamic, with opportunities to work on global projects and diverse client sectors. The role is not an intermediary position, and the salary range is not explicitly provided.
TikTok seeks a Japan-based Account Manager for a 2026 graduate intake. The role centers on defining long‑term partner strategy, onboarding and growing category performance through cross‑functional work with livestreams, short videos and creator networks. On the surface it wears data gloves—Excel and PowerPoint are named; the softer expectation is “data analysis tools”—but there is little detail on a real data stack or engineering impact. What stands out is the market’s push into social commerce and B2B marketing, with heavy emphasis on stakeholder influence, ambiguity navigation and scalable, category-wide initiatives. It’s a policy‑heavy, rollout‑driven path that rewards network leverage over engineering craft, and the two-application limit and rolling reviews add a buyer beware flavor. For data professionals, the upside is strategic exposure to platform-scale decisions; the risk is that it isn’t a data role, nor a technical one.
This role is a sales specialist in Tokyo, focused on driving revenue for LSEG's Wealth Management 'Workflow' product. The position requires deep expertise in data solutions, consultation, and cross-functional collaboration. The job highlights the importance of domain knowledge, relationship-building, and strategic sales planning. It emphasizes the integration of data, insight, and technology in a collaborative, diverse environment. The role is not explicitly tied to a salary range, and the tools and technologies mentioned include Excel, API integration, cloud platforms, and industry-specific knowledge. The position is not an intermediary role. The job type is 'Sales Specialist', and the tools_and_technologies_list includes Excel, API, cloud platforms, financial modelling, data management, and content delivery.
Amazon Japan’s Instock Manager role sits at the edge of supply chain operations and business consulting, not at the glamorous edge of data engineering. The job pledges ownership of inventory strategies for the Books division, driving turnover, margin, and customer experience through a heavy emphasis on cross-functional delivery, vendor performance, and partnering with 2–3 publishers per role. You’ll do data extraction, analysis, hypothesis planning and Kaizen-style improvements, with a toolkit that centers on Excel, PowerPoint and Word, plus reporting technologies and automation initiatives. The standout is the market-facing, publisher-facing consulting aspect in a logistics-heavy environment, with real opportunities to apply ML-driven automation later. The risk is that this is more operations and stakeholder management than technical data engineering; success hinges on political savvy and practical change execution across a matrix of teams.
AI Project Manager / Producer, Commerce & Marketing Consulting Section - AI & Data Consulting Department (AIDC)
rakuten
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
This role is a strategic opportunity for a data engineer or data scientist with experience in managing AI projects and driving data-driven solutions. The position requires a blend of technical skills in data analysis, machine learning, and project management, with a focus on leveraging data to support business growth. The role involves working with multiple departments and stakeholders, and the opportunity to collaborate with a global team. The responsibilities include proposing and implementing data-driven initiatives, managing projects, and standardizing data practices. The job is not explicitly stated to be an intermediary position, and the salary range is not provided.
Trading and Research Summer Internship 2026 (Tokyo)
capula_2
(JP) FULL TIME | JOB LISTED
This role is a high-impact, hands-on internship at a leading global hedge fund, offering direct engagement with quant traders and strategy development. The position emphasizes practical experience in financial modeling, market analysis, and trade execution, with a focus on Python, Excel, and quantitative methods. It is an intermediary position, offering early exposure to front-office operations and research. The responsibilities are clear and aligned with data engineering principles, but the opportunity is limited to a specific location and short duration. The salary is not explicitly provided, but the benefits include relocation and visa support. Tools and technologies mentioned include Python, Excel, and quantitative analysis frameworks.
This role is for a data engineer specializing in global research methodologies, with a focus on building and leading a Japanese market research team. The position requires strong communication, data literacy, and team management skills. It involves managing complex research projects, creating high-quality reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes practical, real-world applications of data engineering, with a focus on delivering actionable insights and maintaining precision and quality in research deliverables. The company is known for its global presence and advanced technology, but the description lacks specific technical details about tools and technologies, making it difficult to assess the exact skills required. The role appears to be an intermediary position, but the description does not explicitly state the salary range or whether it is an agency or contractor role. The tools and technologies mentioned are not clearly identified in the job description.
