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Server Engineer | Data Center Operations, Data Center Operations

Japan Amazon Approximately ¥5,000,000–¥9,000,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and Amazon's compensation package.*
Job Description

This role supports Amazon data-center infrastructure by installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers, network equipment, cabling, and related systems. Candidates are expected to have experience with hardware diagnostics, Linux or Windows environments, networking fundamentals, and structured data-center procedures. Practical knowledge of racks, power systems, monitoring tools, and incident management is valuable. The position requires strong attention to detail, safe working practices, accurate documentation, and the ability to respond to hardware or service issues, sometimes outside standard office hours. Amazon also expects clear communication, teamwork, customer focus, and a willingness to work in a physically demanding, highly regulated environment while following security and operational standards.

Company Info

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company founded in the United States, with businesses spanning online retail, cloud computing, digital content, logistics, advertising, devices, and artificial intelligence. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides scalable infrastructure and cloud services to organizations worldwide, supported by a large network of highly secure data centers. In Japan, Amazon operates retail, logistics, corporate, and AWS facilities and serves consumers, businesses, startups, and public-sector customers. The company is known for its customer-focused culture, operational discipline, data-driven decision-making, and leadership principles such as ownership and continuous improvement. Data-center employees help maintain the resilient physical foundation behind online services, and the work typically combines hands-on technical tasks, safety procedures, shift operations, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in data centers, cloud services, software, manufacturing technology, logistics, and international business, particularly around Tokyo, Osaka, and major regional hubs. Its culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, careful preparation, and reliable service. Daily life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, varied food, and a mix of dense cities, mountains, beaches, and traditional communities. Housing and commuting costs are usually higher in central Tokyo. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their occupation; requirements include a valid job offer, passport, qualifications or relevant experience, and supporting company documents. Employers commonly assist with the Certificate of Eligibility and relocation procedures. Learning basic Japanese is highly beneficial, even where English is used at work. Before moving, applicants should confirm shift patterns, housing support, taxes, health insurance, and whether the role requires Japanese-language ability.

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