Founder of JapanTechCareers, Sangjik, visited SODA's newly renovated office in Harajuku. The space has been transformed into a modern, spacious, and collaborative environment — an inspiring setting that reflects the company's ambitious growth.
First Impressions
- Location: Harajuku, one of Tokyo's most creative districts, within easy reach of Shibuya
- Workspace: Bright, open, and designed for comfort and productivity
- Culture: You immediately feel the energy of a team preparing for the next stage of growth, especially in engineering
About SODA
SODA is best known for operating SNKRDUNK, one of Japan's largest C2C marketplaces for sneakers and streetwear, serving over 6 million monthly active users. But the company's vision goes far beyond a single platform:
Global Expansion
Actively entering international markets and building cross-border partnerships, including with Korea's KREAM.
Offline Retail Stores
Operating flagship physical stores in Harajuku and other locations, combining digital innovation with real-world community experiences.
Future Vision
Expanding beyond sneakers into broader lifestyle commerce, with ambitions for global scale and long-term impact.
Growth Backed by Capital
Supported by leading investors including SoftBank Ventures Asia, SODA has raised significant funding to accelerate product innovation and team expansion.
Why Join Now?
This is a pivotal moment for SODA:
- Engineers can build products used by millions worldwide
- The company bridges online marketplaces and offline retail for a unique hybrid experience
- Joining now means becoming part of the core team during a high-growth phase, where speed, ownership, and creativity matter most
- Work Style Flexibility: Engineers are fully remote, with the freedom to also come into the office if they prefer an in-person environment
Collaboration with JapanTechCareers
At JapanTechCareers, we are working directly with SODA's leadership and recruitment team to support hiring. This close partnership means candidates get authentic insights into SODA's mission, culture, and technical challenges — far beyond what a job posting alone can show.
Ready to Build the Future?
SODA is actively hiring across multiple engineering positions.
If you're an engineer passionate about creating products at scale, now is the time to join SODA.
Current Openings
- Backend Engineers (Go, Ruby on Rails)
- Frontend Engineers (React, TypeScript)
- Mobile Engineers (iOS/Android)
- Infrastructure Engineers (AWS, Kubernetes)
- Data Engineers (BigQuery, Airflow)
What SODA Offers
- Competitive Salary: Market-leading compensation packages
- Stock Options: Share in the company's success
- Visa Support: Full sponsorship for international engineers
- Remote Work: Full flexibility with optional office access
- Professional Growth: Learn from experienced engineers building at scale
- Global Impact: Work on products expanding internationally
Company Culture
SODA's engineering culture emphasizes:
- Ownership: Engineers own their features from concept to production
- Speed: Ship fast, iterate quickly, learn continuously
- Quality: Build products that delight millions of users
- Innovation: Experiment with new technologies and approaches
- Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and business teams
The Tech Stack
SODA leverages modern technologies to build scalable solutions:
- Backend: Go, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL
- Frontend: React, TypeScript, Next.js
- Mobile: Swift, Kotlin, Flutter
- Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
- Data: BigQuery, Airflow, Looker
Join the Journey
This is more than just another e-commerce job. At SODA, you'll be part of transforming how millions of people discover, buy, and connect over lifestyle products — starting with sneakers and expanding into new categories.
Ready to explore opportunities at SODA? Check out their open positions on JapanTechCareers or reach out to us directly for an introduction to their hiring team.
