[tlug] Job Opportunities (Linux / Embedded Systems)

["Stephen J. Turnbull" <stephen@example.com>]

manty kuma writes:

 > Currently I am looking for new job oportunities related to Linux kernel
 > development/Embedded Systems in tokyo. I can join the new organization in
 > less than 1 months time.

Good luck!

 > For some reason I am surprised to notice that not many jobs related
 > to linux are available here

HR doesn't "get" Linux in Japan; they can barely handle Word and
Excel.  In Japan, "SE" (derived from "system engineer", originally)
means "sales engineer" with the emphasis on "sales": English majors
can get those jobs.  So you won't find it openly advertised much.

I'm sure there are a lot of such jobs.  You could register with a
headhunter, but that costs you a lot of money when you get a job.

 > This is my first post in this group and I landed at tlug while
 > searching for linux related opportunities. I am sorry if sending
 > mails like these is not allowed in this group. If this is the case,
 > kindly let me know.

Job-related posts are allowed here and self-introductions are more
than welcome -- if looking for a job is important to you, that's part
of your self-introduction.  *Recruiters* should check with
tlug-owner@example.com first, is the main rule.  For other mailing lists,
you should check with <list>-owner, first, or browse their archives to
see what others are doing.

 > Any suggestions/tips on how to find linux/embedded jobs
 > (Websites/reference etc.) will be of great help as well.

Are you already in Japan?  If so, attending TLUG meetings is a good
start.  There are also many other clubs where English-speakers are
welcome and likely to run into potential employers, like HackerLab
(did I get that right?) and Tokyo PC Users.

 > Thank you.

Good luck to you!