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For example, as a good senior engineer you could expect to get around 10-14m JPY, _maybe_ up to 16m is possible but a challenge.

Mid-level probably 5-10m.

That’s just based off what I was seeing when I was interviewing and considering a move there. Ultimately decided against it.

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In higher skill/seniority levels ~30m salary (+equity/bonus) isn't outrageous expectations (the reason it might be unheard of is social/cultural). Even for ICs, not necessarily execs or managers. The positions/people I've encountered in this range have been for multinationals, 10+ yoe.

These levels are entirely in line with what you can expect in Europe unless you are willing to do incredibly unethical work. Even then it is hard to go far over. I'd go so far as to say these are normal salary ranges, even.

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