Student Internship and Hourly Part-Time Work (Employment)

Recruitment status (updated September 28, 2026)

Thankfully, the hourly part-time positions have been filled, so we have closed that recruitment. This includes internships with practical work. To everyone who applied, thank you very much. We were able to talk with some of you, and everyone was wonderful — honestly, it was a very hard decision.

We are not accepting new applications at this time.

For students (school practicum or credits)

If you want this to count as a school practicum or for credits, Sano-Gumi will write certificates and evaluations for the practicum. Each school has its own conditions, such as a supervisor or time records, so please tell us your school's rules when you apply.

Applicants under 20 need a letter of consent from a parent or guardian. As with all other participants, signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and communicating via Discord are required (Slack only for those who want it).

Job description

We ask you to develop our own games and assist with practical store work. Not only Steam, but also iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. This includes assisting with store submissions, builds, and everything around submission. The first Steam work will be done together with our representative; from then on, the goal is for you to be able to handle it on your own. How roles are divided and details of the titles will be explained at the interview.

This is not an observation-only internship; you will do actual work.

Who we welcome

This is an opportunity for people who want to grow. The goal is to become an engineer who can work independently. We are looking for people who do not stop at waiting for instructions, and who can take the work on as their own. People who are not like this are not eligible.

Working efficiently with AI agents is required. If you don't know how to use them, we will teach you. Lack of experience will not disqualify you. People who will not use them, or who refuse to use them, are not eligible.

In addition to Steam, this work involves iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. People who do not want to work on multiple platforms are not eligible.

For people who want to put their own games on stores in the future, we hope you will use this as a stepping stone toward that goal.

For applicants of foreign nationality

Nationality does not matter.

However, all communication, specifications, and meetings are in Japanese. Our representative cannot communicate in English. As a guide, we expect Japanese at the level of JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) N2 or above, and that you can communicate in written Japanese on Discord without difficulty.

Eligible applicants are those who live outside Japan, or those who live in Japan and whose residence status permits them to receive compensation (for international students, e.g., permission to engage in activities outside their status).

Conditions

Contract

An employment contract. Pay is hourly, and we do not set conditions below the minimum wage. Hourly part-time positions (including internships with practical work) have been filled and are closed.

Hours

The guide was 3 hours a day, 3 to 5 days a week, with days of up to 7 hours limited to 2 per week, and no days of 8 hours or more. This was because our representative cannot always be present.

Location

Both interviews and work are fully remote (online). Communication via Discord is required. Slack is used only for those who want it.

Equipment

Please use your own computer for work. The company does not lend equipment.

Confidentiality

Once you are accepted, we will sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). This is mandatory.