Engineering Manager, AX Promotion Division (AI Solution Department), Tokyo

Overview

Money Forward aims to become the No. 1 back-office AI company in Japan, evolving from DX to AX (AI Transformation). At the core of this effort is the AX Promotion Division, which promotes improved internal productivity (increased sales per employee) through solution development, process standardization, and knowledge base construction that combine AI and data.

Currently, the AI ​​Solutions Department is running multiple projects in parallel and is in a phase of organizational expansion. This position is for a Manager in the AI ​​Solutions Department of the AX Promotion Headquarters, who will be solely responsible for formulating the department's technology strategy, building its organization, and improving production quality during this growth period.

Mission

As a candidate for manager of the AI ​​Solutions Department at the AX Promotion Headquarters, you will be responsible for promoting the following:

• Development and operation management of AI solutions: Formulate technical policies for company-wide AI solutions (management and operation of knowledge search infrastructure, promotion of company-wide tools, etc.) and lead the development and operation of the team.
• Establishment of production quality: Promote the handover of prototypes and production code conversion, and establish architecture design, CI/CD, and observability mechanisms.
• Organization building: Conduct recruitment, training, and team building to expand the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Formulating and managing the AI ​​Solutions Department's technology roadmap
• Overseeing the planning, development, and operation of in-house AI solutions (knowledge search platform, common tools, etc.)
• Making decisions on handing over PoC products and promoting their conversion to production code
• Designing production-level architecture (CI/CD, observability, security)
• Recruiting, training, and evaluating team members (goal setting, 1-on-1 meetings, etc.)
• Providing cross-functional solutions in collaboration with data domain teams

Role Mission & Growth Opportunities

• Build the organization from the ground up: You can lead the organizational design and development to scale a fast-growing department.
• Company-wide impact: Your work directly drives company-wide productivity by building and operating an AI platform that impacts every department within the organization.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology: You can gain practical experience deploying cutting-edge technologies, such as AI agents, Generative AI, and RAG, at an enterprise-grade quality.
• Close proximity to management: The AX Promotion Headquarters is an organization directly under executive management, allowing you to be involved in projects directly linked to business strategy.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in developing and operating AI solutions (generative AI, LLM, AI agents, etc.)
• Experience in managing engineering organizations (including recruitment, evaluation, and training)
• Practical experience in one of the following cloud environments: AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Deep understanding and practical experience in software development

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in solving problems in the context of internal IT/corporate engineering.
• Experience in formulating technology roadmaps and building consensus with stakeholders.
• Experience in AI development and/or experience in using AI tools to improve development processes.
  • Money Forward recently announced our AI Strategy roadmap which focuses on improving AI-driven operational efficiencies, as well as integrating AI agents into our products to deliver better value to our users. (More information here)

Language Requirements

• Japanese: Business level (fluent, able to communicate smoothly with various departments within the company)
• English: TOEIC score of 700 or higher + the ability to handle meetings and text communication in English immediately upon joining the company.

*If you have other qualifications that demonstrate your English ability (such as Eiken Pre-1st Grade, TOEFL iBT 60 or higher, IELTS 5.0 or higher), please consult with us.
*If you do not have any qualifications, you will be required to take a test designated by our company during the selection process.

Who We’re Looking For

• Enjoy building organizations and contributing to team growth.
• Possess deep technical expertise while maintaining a strong commitment to business impact.
• Can build trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders within the company and drive initiatives forward.
• Can make autonomous decisions and take action in a rapidly changing environment.
• Have a strong interest in using AI and data to improve business processes and productivity.

Desired Mindset

• Alignment with Money Forward's MVVC: A strong empathy and resonance with our Mission, Vision, Values, and Culture.
• Proactive problem solver & Leader: Ability to define issues independently and drive solutions by collaborating with and engaging the organization.
• Balanced perspective on Tech and Business: Ability to view and understand challenges from both a technical and a business perspective.
• Thriving in ambiguity: Ability to maintain a positive mindset and make decisive choices even in uncertain or ambiguous situations.

Technology Stack

• AI: Python, various LLM APIs
• Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Azure
• Server-side: Python
• Frontend: React, TypeScript

Tools Used

• Repository management: GitHub
• CI/CD: CircleCI, GitHub Actions
• Development environment: Docker, Terraform Enterprise
• Monitoring: Datadog, Sentry
• Communication: Slack, Zoom
• Ticket management: Jira, Asana

Work Environment

At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we are looking forward to welcoming you.

• Provided PC Specs: We provide PCs equipped with the latest CPUs (MacOS or Windows). Custom-made PCs tailored to business requirements and replacements with the latest OS are also possible.
• Systems to Enhance the Development Environment: Peripheral devices necessary for work (such as displays, mice, keyboards) can be purchased as office supplies. Generally, you can choose from standard products (catalog), and if conditions are met, you can apply for non-standard products as well. (*Excluding certain group companies)
• Money Forward Library: We have a library system where you can freely borrow books, ranging from technical books to management books. Desired books can be purchased at the company's expense.
• Referral Driven: We cover the cost of recruitment meals. There is a referral reward system.
• Conference Participation Support: The company partially covers participation in domestic and international conferences, such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.