Cybersecurity Engineer
Tokyo, Japan (MJHQ)
5 - IT & Information Security – Cybersecurity Team /
Full-Time (English) /
On-site
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Mujin is a global leader in industrial automation, redefining supply chain efficiency through MujinOS—our intelligent operating system for robotics. At our core is Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), a unique approach that leverages real-time digital twins and advanced perception, planning, and control algorithms to achieve fully autonomous operations.
Our flagship product, MujinController, empowers users with a highly configurable, no-code interface. By integrating cutting-edge motion planning and computer vision, it enables seamless automation for complex applications such as palletizing, picking, and truck unloading.
Headquartered in Japan with a growing presence in the US, China, and Europe, we invite you to join a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of automation.
As a Cybersecurity Engineer at Mujin, you will play a pivotal role in securing the next generation of industrial robotics. You will be responsible for the end-to-end security implementation of our products, ensuring that security is not an afterthought but a core component of the development lifecycle and supporting infrastructure.
Role Overview
You will bridge the gap between technical security execution and business requirements, working across departments to harden our software and hardware assets. Your mission is to assess, implement, and continuously enhance our security posture through automation, rigorous assessment, and strategic consultation.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the security implementation of Mujin’s products throughout the development lifecycle and its supporting environment or assets.
- Assess, implement and enhance the security posture, configuration and technical controls of the following areas (not limited to):
- General secure software/hardware development lifecycle
- Secure coding guidelines and security training for developers
- Threat and vulnerability management
- Security integration in CI/CD Pipeline (through scripting, custom automation and deployment of various security tooling)
- Infrastructure configuration (hardening, access review, asset management)
- Support compliance activity across the organization by performing technical security assessments, review and technical control.
- Work closely with both technical team and business stakeholders (internal or external) to identify user requirements and compliance then translate them into technical solutions.
- Support cybersecurity operational activities (not limited to):
- Security onboarding and awareness training
- Security review and consultation
- Change management process
- Provide support on cybersecurity-related activities or work that is important for the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience required in a relevant field.
- More than 3 years of cybersecurity operations and/or security engineer experience.
- Sound knowledge and hands-on experience of secure product development process.
- Knowledge and understanding of secure SDLC, application security testing and remediation.
- Knowledge and understanding of security standards/frameworks, such as IEC 62443, CIS, etc.
- Experience and familiarity of Git concept, containerization, Linux administration and operation
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork and ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field and/or certifications (OSCP, CompTIA, CCSP, Cloud Security) holder
- More than 5 years of security engineering experience.
- Sound technical expertise in cloud security controls and CSPM.
- Familiarity with common security controls such as:
- Key management / cryptographic concept
- Product security design, review and testing
- Threat modeling and risk assessment
- Incident response management
- Product external component, Software/Hardware Bill of Materials (SBOM/HBOM)
- Proven record of technical implementation to meet standards, regulatory requirements and experience in obtaining industry certifications (e.g., EU CRA, NIS 2 Framework).
Interview Process:
- HR Interview: Discussion with Human Resources.
- Hiring Manager Interview: One or two rounds with the hiring manager.
- Teammate interview: panel interview with future teammates.
Location
3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-Ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan
Work Hours
8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break)
Salary
- Based on experience and skills
- Salary revision twice a year
- Additional bonuses are available based on performance
Holidays
- Every Saturday and Sunday
- Annual paid leaves
- Maternity leave and Childcare leave
- Flex Holiday (take public holidays on days of your choice)
- Other holidays as defined by the company
Company Benefits
Japan Relocation Support
- Visa sponsorship
- Flight ticket support
- Shipping expenses coverage up to a specified limit
- Assistance for housing
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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