AI Jobs in Japan

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Enterprise Account Executive - Italy

New
Top rated
Glean Work
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

The AI Outcomes Manager will partner with executive sponsors and end users to identify high-impact use cases and turn them into measurable business outcomes on Glean. They will lead strategic reviews and advise customers on their AI roadmap to ensure maximum value from Glean's platform. The role involves translating business needs into clear problem statements, success metrics, and practical AI solutions while collaborating with Product and R&D to shape priorities. They will conduct discovery workshops, scope pilots, and guide rollouts to drive broad and deep adoption of the Glean platform. Additionally, they will design and build AI agents with and for customers, including rethinking and redesigning underlying business processes to maximize impact and usability. The manager will proactively identify expansion opportunities and drive engagement across teams and functions.

$130,000 – $200,000
Undisclosed
YEAR

(USD)

Maybe global
Remote

Senior AI Engineer - San Mateo, CA

New
Top rated
Trustlab
Full-time
Posted

The role involves training, evaluating, and monitoring new and improved LLMs and other algorithmic models. The engineer will test and deploy content moderation models in production and iterate based on real-world performance metrics and feedback loops. They are expected to develop medium to long-term vision for content understanding-related R&D, collaborating with management, product, policy & operations, and engineering teams. The position requires taking ownership of results delivered to customers, advocating for changes in approach where needed, and leading cross-functional execution.

Undisclosed

()

Maybe global

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers - AI Trainer (Contract)

New
Top rated
Handshake
Contractor
Full-time
Posted

The responsibilities include evaluating what AI models produce related to the field of food preparation and serving work, assessing content related to the field of work, delivering clear and structured feedback to improve the AI model's understanding of workplace tasks and language, developing prompts for AI models that reflect the field, and evaluating AI responses. The work is performed remotely and asynchronously with flexible hours, and involves leveraging professional experience in food preparation and serving supervision to train AI models.

Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Maybe global
Remote

Member of Technical Staff - ML Research Engineer; Multi-Modal - Audio

New
Top rated
Liquid AI
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

Invent and prototype new model architectures that optimize inference speed, including on edge devices; build and maintain evaluation suites for multimodal performance across a range of public and internal tasks; collaborate with the data and infrastructure teams to build scalable pipelines for ingesting and preprocessing large audio datasets; work with the infrastructure team to optimize model training across large-scale GPU clusters; contribute to publications, internal research documents, and thought leadership within the team and the broader ML community; collaborate with the applied research and business teams on client-specific use cases.

Undisclosed

()

Maybe global
Hybrid

Software Engineer, Evaluation Frontend

New
Top rated
Cohere
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

As an Evaluation Frontend Software Engineer, you will design tools and visualizations that enable researchers and engineers to compare and analyse hundreds of model evaluations, including both data visualization tools and statistical tools to extract signal from noisy data. You will develop an understanding of the relative merits and limitations of each model evaluation and suggest new facets of model evaluation. Your work will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers and engineers, to surface necessary insights for model development.

Undisclosed

()

Maybe global
Hybrid

Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

New
Top rated
Mindrift
Part-time
Full-time
Posted

Analyze and investigate simulated security alerts and incidents across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments. Conduct proactive threat hunting using KQL or similar query languages to identify hidden vulnerabilities and emerging threats that automated systems may miss. Assess the accuracy and depth of AI-generated security incident reports and threat analyses. Review, validate, and improve the model’s understanding of Microsoft Defender products and SOC workflows. Provide expert feedback on AI performance in identifying and classifying cybersecurity threats.

$90 / hour
Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Maybe global
Remote

Finance Platform Engineer

New
Top rated
X AI
OTHER
Full-time
Posted

Use proprietary software applications to provide input and labels on defined projects. Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality curated data. Contribute to the training of new tasks by working closely with the technical staff to develop and implement cutting-edge initiatives and technologies. Interact with technical staff to improve the design of efficient annotation tools. Choose problems from economics fields that align with expertise, focusing on macroeconomics, microeconomics, and behavioral economics. Regularly interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on given instructions. Provide services including labeling and annotating data in text, voice, and video formats to support AI model training, sometimes involving recording audio or video sessions.

Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Maybe global
Hybrid

Data Engineer – Spark Specialist

New
Top rated
Dataiku
Full-time
Posted

Help users discover and master the Dataiku platform through user training, office hours, demos, and ongoing consultative support. Analyse and investigate various kinds of data and machine learning applications across industries and use cases. Provide strategic input to the customer and account teams that help make customers successful. Scope and co-develop production-level data science projects with customers. Mentor and help educate data scientists and other customer team members to aid in career development and growth.

Undisclosed

()

Maybe global
Hybrid

Product Marketing Manager, Developer Platform

New
Top rated
OpenAI
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

As Product Marketing Manager, you drive go-to-market strategies for OpenAI’s developer platform, focusing on adoption, strategic launch planning, and growth of APIs among developers and businesses. You collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to develop product positioning, messaging, marketing plans, post-launch campaigns, and customer/market insights.

Undisclosed
YEAR

(USD)

Maybe global
Hybrid

Software Engineer, Monetization Infrastructure

New
Top rated
OpenAI
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

You will design and build backend and infrastructure systems for OpenAI’s monetization and ads stack, emphasizing reliability, privacy, security, and large-scale performance. You’ll develop APIs and platforms, drive 0→1 infrastructure projects, and collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Research, and Design teams.

Undisclosed
YEAR

(USD)

Maybe global
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Japan's cloud AI deployments (the fastest-growing segment) suggest infrastructure supporting distributed work. Traditional Japanese work culture has historically favored in-office presence, but recent labor shortages and global trends have pushed companies toward more flexibility. International tech firms with Japanese offices typically offer more remote options than domestic companies. AI professionals with specialized skills often negotiate remote arrangements successfully. When searching for remote AI positions in Japan, focus on multinational tech firms, startups, and companies with international business models."},{"question":"What skills are most in demand for AI jobs in Japan?","answer":"Japan's AI sector urgently needs professionals skilled in machine learning, Python programming, and cloud computing platforms like AWS and Azure. Cybersecurity expertise is particularly valued given Japan's emphasis on secure AI systems. Practical experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and natural language processing frameworks stands out on applications. Japanese companies increasingly seek professionals familiar with generative AI techniques and large language models. The projected shortage of 220,000 IT professionals by 2025-2026 has intensified competition for talent with these technical competencies. While not always required, Japanese language proficiency remains advantageous, especially in traditional companies and client-facing roles."},{"question":"What is the salary range for AI jobs in Japan?","answer":"AI professionals in Japan command competitive compensation, with AI and machine learning specialists typically earning ¥8-15 million annually, while data scientists see ranges of ¥6-12 million. Salaries vary significantly based on several factors: company size (multinationals often pay premium rates), location (Tokyo positions generally offer higher compensation), and specialization (emerging fields like generative AI command higher salaries). Japanese firms traditionally value length of service, but the competitive AI market has shifted focus toward skills and immediate contributions. Compensation packages may include traditional Japanese benefits like transportation allowances, housing subsidies, and seasonal bonuses, especially at established corporations."},{"question":"What experience levels are companies hiring for in AI jobs in Japan?","answer":"Japanese employers are recruiting across all experience levels in AI, driven by severe talent shortages. The market shows a notable shift away from Japan's traditional emphasis on lifetime employment toward skills-based hiring. Companies face challenges from limited local AI talent pipelines, creating opportunities for mid-career professionals transitioning to AI roles. Senior specialists with proven AI implementation experience command premium compensation. Entry-level positions increasingly focus on practical capabilities rather than academic credentials alone. This talent crunch comes as Japanese businesses prepare for significant workplace transformation, with expectations that generative AI could replace 20-30% of current job functions within the next decade."},{"question":"How often are new AI jobs posted in Japan?","answer":"While exact posting frequency data isn't available, Japan's AI job market shows strong activity driven by several factors. The projected growth of Japan's AI market from $15.64 billion in 2025 to $123.90 billion by 2032 (34.40% CAGR) fuels consistent hiring across sectors. The nationwide labor shortage (1.18 job-to-applicant ratio) and specific tech talent gaps create steady demand. Currently, only 8.4% of Japanese employees use AI tools at work, suggesting substantial growth potential as adoption increases. Job seekers should monitor postings regularly, especially following quarterly business periods when Japanese companies typically release new budgets and positions."},{"question":"What is the difference between The Homebase and other job boards?","answer":"The Homebase distinguishes itself through specialized curation of AI roles across Japan's diverse tech ecosystem. Unlike general job boards that aggregate all positions, The Homebase focuses exclusively on vetted machine learning, data science, and AI engineering opportunities. Job seekers benefit from detailed technical requirement breakdowns rarely found on mainstream platforms. Listings include insights into each company's AI maturity and project specifics, helping candidates assess cultural fit. While major Japanese job sites like Recruit or Indeed offer broader coverage, The Homebase provides deeper context about each role's technical stack, team composition, and development methodologies – critical information for specialized AI professionals evaluating opportunities in Japan."}]