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AI's role in hiring software developers

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:30 - 21:00 JST

Treasure Data Tokyo Office

27F, Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041

Description

Join TokyoDev's panel discussion with industry experts about how they're using AI in the engineer hiring process.

Note: This event is open to those directly involved in hiring engineers at their own company (e.g. Talent Acquisition Specialists, Hiring Managers, etc). If you're unsure whether you qualify, feel free to reach out.

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00 Check-in & Networking
Arrive early to meet fellow participants and enjoy casual networking before the session begins.

19:00 - 19:05 Introduction
(In English) Paul McMahon (TokyoDev) will provide a short introduction of the event, including an overview of our survey results of how recruiters and hiring managers use AI.

19:05 - 19:50 Panel Discussion: AI's role in hiring software developers
(In Japanese) The business world is abuzz with AI right now. But what is its role in hiring software developers? Our panel will discuss how they're using AI, when they're choosing not to use it, and how they see it shaping hiring going forward.

20:00 - 20:45 Networking with Light Food & Drink
Continue the conversation over drinks and snacks. Exchange ideas, share hiring challenges, and connect with fellow attendees and the TokyoDev team.

About the Panel

  • Eri Okawa / Manager, HR Business Partner, Treasure Data
    Eri began her HR career at Philip Morris International after graduation. She then gained extensive experience as a technical recruiter for global tech companies such as LINE and ByteDance. Currently, as an HR Business Partner at Treasure Data, she leverages her recruitment expertise to support business growth from a strategic HR perspective.

  • Santana Ilhamnur Fadli / Talent Acquisition Specialist, Cybozu
    Originally from Indonesia, Santana started his career at Seino Transportation, where he was responsible for recruiting new graduates, mid-career professionals, and global talent. He joined Cybozu in September 2022 and is now a Talent Acquisition Specialist on the engineer recruiting team. His mission is to acquire top engineering talent from both Japan and overseas, handling everything from strategy planning and direct sourcing to employer branding.

  • Luigi Taira D. / Tech Lead, KATIX
    Luigi is the Tech Lead at KATIX, where he focuses on building engineering culture and leading hiring for the development team. Coming from a strong engineering background, he designed a hiring process that not only stands resilient against AI but also leverages it to find great talent.

  • (Moderator) Sayana Takagi / Client Representative, TokyoDev
    Sayana joined TokyoDev after working at a recruitment agency specializing in international engineers and a headhunting firm. During her time as an agent, she provided wide-ranging recruitment support for roles including engineers, designers, and PMs at clients ranging from startups to large corporations.

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