Experienced AI Engineering Consultant

This position reports directly to the CTO.

We are hiring a versatile experienced AI Engineer with a broad understanding of AI technologies and a keen sense of industry trends to support the industry over the next 5 to 10 years. Our focus is on developing innovative products across various sectors, including but not limited to call centres, healthcare, and eldercare. We are looking to expand our team with an AI Engineer who shares our commitment to creating smart and well-designed applications for our clients.

What You Will Do

This is a hands-on technical role, day to day activities include:

• Belonging to the technical research team reporting to the CTO and conducting research and validation on a wide range of technologies that have the potential to significantly transform the target industries.
• Performing demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Working closely with a knowledgeable team of consultants and IT professionals.
• Advising on technology adoption and selection as it pertains to AI solutions, though this is not a project management role. Mentoring is encouraged.
• Implementing solutions in the field alongside research and verification activities as required by project circumstances.

What We Can Expect from You

• English language proficiency: Proficiency in reading and writing English is essential, and the ability to catch up on English communication with internal engineers within six months to a year.
• Full professional Japanese language proficiency.
• Hold a degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• A robust programming background.
• A broad range of knowledge across various AI technologies and understanding of business elements (such as industry trends and potential
  technology value).
• Experience training and deploying machine learning models in production.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to important external stakeholders.
• Status of residence
  • Non-Japanese nationals living in Japan must have a working visa valid for more than six months.

Bonus Points

• Experience presenting to external clients in Japanese.
• Broad experience with a wide range of aspects related to AI product development such as risk analysis, sales and marketing.
• Experience with AWS services and MLOps in the cloud.
• Experience working with paying customer requirements.
• Experience working in industries dealing with data streaming, such as the call centre industry.
• Experience setting up data processing and analysis pipelines.
• Experience in other AI domains such as computer vision. 

What You Can Expect from Us

• ¥10-20 million/year (negotiable based on experience)
• 20+ paid days off per year
• Flexible work hours, opportunity to work remotely
• Social and health insurance
• Commuting subsidy and work equipment provided
• An international team of talented and engaged creators who will value your input
• Visa sponsorship (after a 6-month trial period)