We are looking for an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team, working on a hybrid basis from our Tokyo office and from home. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in C, C++ and RTOS to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 3 to 6 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of C, C++ and RTOS. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Apex Digital is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Embedded Systems Engineer at Apex Digital, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
What we're looking for
3-6 years of professional experience in a Embedded Systems Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of C, C++ and RTOS
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Apex Digital, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- a company-supported retirement savings plan, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering