--- title: 'Senior Data Scientist シニア・データサイエンティスト (Japan) at Limit Break' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-data-scientist-japan-limit-break-tokyo-j3bp3b8ws2t8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Senior Data Scientist シニア・データサイエンティスト (Japan) at Limit Break - **Company:** Limit Break - **Location:** Tokyo, Japan - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-02-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/limitbreak/df1b16c2-2f3c-4b03-ae6e-5315e1fc6668 ## Job description Senior Data Scientist Location: Tokyo About us: Deep expertise. Personal and Industry evolution. Impeccable craft. These are Limit Break’s founding principles. Limit Break is founded by global industry leaders in mobile gaming. We are unlocking its potential beyond games to transform digital markets into real-world economies and digital worlds into vibrant communities who will take gaming economies for both players and traders to new limits. We combine the power of technology, and creative vision to create experiences that connect people from all corners of the globe. Limit Break is backed by leading investors that include Buckley Ventures & Paradigm Ventures. The adoption rate and a number of public and private partnerships is proving it to be the next wave of technology of the future and Gaming is leading the way. About the Role: Limit Break is looking for a Senior Data Scientist -To join our team. The Data Engineering team builds core data infrastructure and applications in support of all areas of our business, including our studio teams, analytics, user acquisition, monetization, and finance. We are passionate about maximizing the value that data and analytics can provide to the business and are aggressively investing in new capabilities. Our team covers a lot of ground from real-time data ingestion through to scalable data pipelines. Responsibilities: As a key member of the Data Engineering team, you will take ownership of data and you will work closely with Data Pipeline Engineers as well as stakeholders in Live Operations and Marketing to build tools, analytics and dashboards that are used to make critical business decisions.  You will get the opportunity to work with rich data that is being ingested from multiple data sources in real-time.  You will also work with a high scalable tech stack that includes Kafka, Imply Druid, EMR, Trino and Airflow. Requirements: Who you are and what you’ve done 5+ years software engineering experience, especially working on data science and engineering projects. 3+ years of data engineering experience, especially working on data analytics, creating dashboards. Experience with Druid, Trino / Presto, Hive, Kafka and Superset. Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow. Experience with SQL and SQL-like languages. Proficiency with at least one of the following languages: Python, Scala, R. Proficiency in writing well-tested code, including unit-testing, integration testing and end-to-end testing Nice to have: What an ideal candidate looks like Experience with high-scale machine learning, i.e. Spark M/L, SageMaker, etc Experience with CI/CD process, testing framework, and containerization technology. シニア・データサイエンティスト 私たちについて Limit Breakは、深い専門知識、個人と業界の成長、そして卓越した技術を基本理念としています。モバイルゲーム業界の世界的リーダーとして、ゲームの枠を超えたデジタル市場の変革と活気あるコミュニティの構築に取り組んでいます。最新技術や暗号通貨を活用し、創造力豊かなビジョンで世界中の人々を繋げる体験を提供しています。 Limit Breakは、Buckley VenturesやParadigm Venturesなどの著名な投資家からの支援を受けています。共にゲーム業界の未来を形作る才能溢れる人材を探しております。 Limit Breakの一員として、あなたの創造性と情熱、私たちと共に限界を超える挑戦に参加しませんか。 役割について Limit Breakでは、シニア・データサイエンティストを募集しています。データエンジニアリングチームは、スタジオチーム、アナリティクス、ユーザー獲得、マネタイズ、ファイナンスなど、ビジネスのあらゆる領域を支える中核的なデータ基盤およびアプリケーションを構築しています。 私たちは、データおよびアナリティクスがビジネスにもたらす価値を最大化することに強い情熱を持っており、新しい技術や機能への積極的な投資を行っています。本チームでは、リアルタイムデータの取り込みからスケーラブルなデータパイプラインの構築まで、幅広い領域をカバーしています。 業務内容 データエンジニアリングチームの中核メンバーとして、データのオーナーシップを担い、データパイプラインエンジニアや、ライブオペレーションおよびマーケティング部門のステークホルダーと密に連携しながら、重要なビジネス意思決定に活用されるツール、分析、ダッシュボードの構築を行っていただきます。 複数のデータソースからリアルタイムで取り込まれる豊富なデータを扱う機会があり、Kafka、Imply Druid、EMR、Trino、Airflowなどを含む、高いスケーラビリティを備えた技術スタックを用いた開発に携わっていただきます。 応募資格 データサイエンスおよびデータエンジニアリング関連プロジェクトを中心とした、5年以上のソフトウェアエンジニアリング経験 データ分析やダッシュボード作成を含む、3年以上のデータエンジニアリング経験 Druid、Trino／Presto、Hive、Kafka、Superset の利用経験 Airflow などのワークフローオーケストレーションツールの利用経験 SQLおよびSQL系言語の利用経験 Python、Scala、R のいずれか1つ以上のプログラミング言語に精通していること ユニットテスト、結合テスト、エンドツーエンドテストを含む、十分にテストされたコードを書いた経験 歓迎要件 大規模機械学習基盤の利用経験（例：Spark ML、SageMaker など） CI/CDプロセス、テストフレームワーク、および コンテナ技術（Docker など）の利用経験 Apply now: If you are confident, driven and are looking for an exciting role, this job could be a great opportunity for you. Apply to careers@limitbreak.com to explore this new opportunity. This is an international blockchain gaming company that operates regionally, and is opening offices in multiple locations around the globe. We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. ## About Limit Break ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Limit Break is a Web3 gaming company that builds massive multiplayer online video games and NFT ecosystems, connecting players globally through blockchain technology. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D) - **Headquarters**: Park City, Utah, United States - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (co-founders include former Machine Zone executives) [PocketGamer](https://www.pocketgamer.com/limit-break/machine-zone-alumnus-founds-blockchain-gaming-company/) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Computer Games / Web3 Gaming & NFT Technology - **Target customers**: B2C (gamers and NFT collectors) - **Mission statement**: "Combine the power of Web3 and creativity to build experiences that connect people from all corners of the globe." [limitbreak.com](https://limitbreak.com) ## Products & Services - **DigiDaigaku NFT Collection**: A series of NFT projects featuring Heroes, Villains, Super Villains, Dragon Eggs, and Baby Dragons, built on the ERC721-C standard. [Tracxn](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/limit-break/__Vogcwl1YTWQCScKpEKAjQ2kPhhMm9u5tFBAFjesGHE8) - **Upcoming Web3 Games**: Massive multiplayer online (MMO) video games designed for Web3, integrating NFT ownership and blockchain mechanics. - **FreeNFT (Acquired)**: A Web3 asset distribution platform acquired in March 2023 to enhance NFT distribution capabilities. [GlobalFinTechSeries](https://www.globalfintechseries.com/limit-break-acquires-freenft/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $2M (as of latest data) | Total Funding $200M (Series D, August 2022) [Tracxn](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/limit-break/__Vogcwl1YTWQCScKpEKAjQ2kPhhMm9u5tFBAFjesGHE8) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Standard Crypto, Buckley Ventures (lead investors in Series D) [Tracxn](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/limit-break/__Vogcwl1YTWQCScKpEKAjQ2kPhhMm9u5tFBAFjesGHE8) - **Growth Signals**: Employee count grew 18% YoY to 77 (May 2026); 27 active job postings; global workforce across 10 countries; acquired FreeNFT in 2023; launched Super Bowl commercial for DigiDaigaku in 2023 [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/limit-break) [Tracxn](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/limit-break/__Vogcwl1YTWQCScKpEKAjQ2kPhhMm9u5tFBAFjesGHE8) ## Competitive Advantages - **Niche in Web3 gaming**: Combines blockchain, NFTs, and game design with a focus on mass adoption (ERC721-C standard). - **Experienced team**: Talent from top gaming and tech companies (Machine Zone, Niantic, Meta, Animoca Brands, Infinity Ward) [Tracxn](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/limit-break/__Vogcwl1YTWQCScKpEKAjQ2kPhhMm9u5tFBAFjesGHE8) - **First-mover NFT assets**: DigiDaigaku collections have strong brand recognition and Super Bowl exposure. ## Strategic Focus - **Priorities**: Expanding Web3 game development, growing the NFT ecosystem, and scaling engineering and creative teams across Japan and the United States. - **Direction**: Building a bridge between traditional gaming audiences and blockchain technology, with live ops monetization and community-driven design. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Focus on creativity, Web3 innovation, and global collaboration. Company has a strong mentorship program for underrepresented developers (2024 program) [Esports News UK](https://www.esports-news.uk/2024/04/18/limit-break-mentorship-scheme-opens-2024-applications/) - **Work Policy**: On-site roles in Park City, Utah, and Tokyo, Japan. Many open positions require in-office presence, particularly for engineering and art roles [Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/limitbreak) - **Notable Perks**: Being part of a well-funded ($200M) startup with high growth trajectory; opportunity to work on cutting-edge Web3 games; diverse international team (10+ nationalities). ## Sources 1. [limitbreak.com](https://limitbreak.com) 2. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/limit-break) 3. [Tracxn](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/limit-break/__Vogcwl1YTWQCScKpEKAjQ2kPhhMm9u5tFBAFjesGHE8) 4. [Lever Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/limitbreak) 5. [Built In](https://builtin.com/company/limit-break) 6. [The Org](https://theorg.com/org/limit-break) 7. [PocketGamer](https://www.pocketgamer.com/limit-break/machine-zone-alumnus-founds-blockchain-gaming-company/) 8. [Esports News UK](https://www.esports-news.uk/2024/04/18/limit-break-mentorship-scheme-opens-2024-applications/) 9. 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