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About Tellus

Tokyo

11-50

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Tellus is a growing health-tech start-up focused on improving eldercare through technology. Their international team is split across offices in San Francisco and Tokyo offices, but everyone speaks English so they don't require Japanese. Tellus is open to applicants looking to relocate to Japan (in which case you'll work remotely before joining them in Tokyo once things open up again).

At Tellus, our vision is to radically improve eldercare with cutting-edge technology. We’ve built an AI-enabled device that is non-contact (no wearables or cameras) and smart. Our personal experience was our inspiration: we wanted to build a technology for our loved ones that provided us with actionable health information and peace-of-mind, all while protecting their privacy and independence.

Like so many of you - we have cared for an aging family member and tried all the unsatisfying gadgets like cameras, bracelets, and bed sensors. This is why we have created a novel way to monitor important health information. Tellus is a non-contact device, using AI and sensors (with no wearables, microphones or video cameras). Our highly impactful algorithms detect falls, sleep and vitals -- and send alerts when things look concerning. Our most recent work relates to coughing and early disease symptom detection. Our technology has been tested in eldercare facilities in Japan for accuracy and effectiveness.

Our founders are alumni of Google and Stanford University, with master’s degrees in business & engineering and backed by investors Phil Libin / All Turtles, Digital Garage, University of Tokyo, University of Kyoto and Docomo.

Japanese Language Policy
For development positions we do not require Japanese, however for more customer facing roles Japanese is required.
Visa Sponsorship
We sponsor visas for people currently living in or who wish to relocate to Japan.
Paid Leave
- Yearly standard paid time off
- Sick leave (if applicable)
- Congratulation or condolence leave (marriage or immediate family death)
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Childcare (for Japan residents) leave
- Caregiving (for Japan residents) leave
Remote Work
Prior to COVID The Tokyo office had lunch together and caught up 1 day / week, and then the remainder of the week was down to personal preference. We have been working from home since February. All interviews, onboarding and work will be done online for the foreseeable future. Since our company is split across Tokyo and San Francisco, all our meetings were already being held online. We’ve actually given up our office space in both Tokyo and San Francisco during COVID, but will look to establish new offices once COVID is over.
Work style
We maintain a flexible work hours policy and also have flexible paid time off. A number of our employees have children and we want to make sure we can support them. All we ask in return is that you be mindful of our status as a startup and taking time off around major deadlines. However, we are working on a healthcare product and believe that in order to work our best we must feel happy and healthy.
Some quick highlights about working at Tellus:
- Chance to level up and room for growth into management positions
- Opportunity to work closely with CEO, CTO and Investors
- Work on cutting edge technology and define the processes and tools implemented at an early stage
- Opportunity to travel internationally
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Flexible work from home
Our Team

With offices in San Francisco and Tokyo, we are a small and agile team on a mission to improve the lives of others through technology. We have a culture of teamwork, kindness, creativity and high performance and we are all united by our passion to change healthcare and eldercare specifically.

View Tellus's company page

Japanese Language Policy
For development positions we do not require Japanese, however for more customer facing roles Japanese is required.
Visa Sponsorship
We sponsor visas for people currently living in or who wish to relocate to Japan.
Paid Leave
- Yearly standard paid time off
- Sick leave (if applicable)
- Congratulation or condolence leave (marriage or immediate family death)
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Childcare (for Japan residents) leave
- Caregiving (for Japan residents) leave
Remote Work
Prior to COVID The Tokyo office had lunch together and caught up 1 day / week, and then the remainder of the week was down to personal preference. We have been working from home since February. All interviews, onboarding and work will be done online for the foreseeable future. Since our company is split across Tokyo and San Francisco, all our meetings were already being held online. We’ve actually given up our office space in both Tokyo and San Francisco during COVID, but will look to establish new offices once COVID is over.
Work style
We maintain a flexible work hours policy and also have flexible paid time off. A number of our employees have children and we want to make sure we can support them. All we ask in return is that you be mindful of our status as a startup and taking time off around major deadlines. However, we are working on a healthcare product and believe that in order to work our best we must feel happy and healthy.
Some quick highlights about working at Tellus:
- Chance to level up and room for growth into management positions
- Opportunity to work closely with CEO, CTO and Investors
- Work on cutting edge technology and define the processes and tools implemented at an early stage
- Opportunity to travel internationally
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Flexible work from home
Our Team

With offices in San Francisco and Tokyo, we are a small and agile team on a mission to improve the lives of others through technology. We have a culture of teamwork, kindness, creativity and high performance and we are all united by our passion to change healthcare and eldercare specifically.