JOIN SOFTSOURCE
Work on the decisions
that shape teams
in Japan.
We work with founders, operators,
and investors on leadership hiring and the teams built around it.
THE WORK
Work that defines leadership
and the teams around it.
Leadership hiring in Japan, from the first conversation to the hire that follows.
Most searches begin with a Country Manager and extend into building the team around that leader, including specialist and individual contributor roles. The work is iterative, relationship-driven, and consequential.
WHO THRIVES HERE
People who care about getting it right.
- Curious. Asks why before acting.
- Precise. Nothing slips through.
- Accountable. Delivers without being followed up.
- Discreet. Knows what stays in the room.
- Clear communicator. Can explain and persuade.
HOW YOU CONTRIBUTE
What the work actually involves.
Read the market
Build context on companies, sectors, and the people inside them.
Talk to the right people
Founders, investors, operators. Develop relationships before you need them.
Run the search
Own the process from mapping through close.
Support the decision
Help clients think clearly about who they need and why.
Keep the engine running
The systems and coordination that let good work happen consistently.
WHAT WE OFFER
Work that matters from day one.
You work directly with clients and candidates on searches that shape companies. A small team, real exposure, and a focus on quality.
Flexible by default. Serious about the work.
- Direct exposure to clients and candidates
- Involvement in leadership and team-building decisions
- A small, focused team environment
- Flexibility in how you work
- Continuous learning through real engagements
We're a small team. The right person is worth finding.