Engineering Manager (AI/ML)

Job Title: Engineering ManagerLocation: Fully Remote (Work from anywhere in Japan)Employment Type: Full-time (Regular Employment)Salary: up to 15M JPY/yearJapanese Level: Equivalent to JLPT N3 or higherAll applicants must be residing in Japan with Valid working visa for foreignersAbout the Company:Guided by the vision of “creating a society where everyone can thrive both materially and emotionally,” the company provides a wide range of SaaS products in the AI and digital transformation (DX) space. Its core areas of business include:- HR tech products that support hiring, training, and evaluation of engineers- Marketing support powered by AI and data-driven strategies- Business process redesign and operational efficiency using generative AI- Comprehensive support for AI adoption, including LLMs and AI agent developmentTo date, the company has served over 4,000 businesses, including more than 650 in the generative AI space, helping Japanese enterprises accelerate their digital transformation from multiple angles.Key Responsibilities:1. ManagementServe as a servant leader to support the teamEvaluate team and individual performance and facilitate professional growth through feedback and mentoringRecruiting new engineering talent - onboarding2. Improve Development ProcessesDevelop and execute engineering strategies, plans and roadmaps that align with company vision and goalsManage design, development and testing to meet quality standards, best practices and customer requirementsManage resources and project timelinesContinuously improve engineering processes and tools to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity3. People ManagementWork with cross-functional teams including product management, stakeholders, and designers to align goals and deliverables4. Corporate ManagementWork with other managers to ensure alignment of goals and objectives across teamsKeep abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices and develop strategies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovationIdeal Candidate:Shares and aligns with the company’s mission and visionDemonstrates the company’s core values in daily workValues teamwork and collaborates effectively with othersStrong logical thinking and problem-solving skillsHighly motivated toward personal and professional growthRequirements:Must-Have: 7+ years of experience in the engineering field(at least 3 years of which as a manager) and experience with a minimum of 5 direct reportsProven track record of managing successful projectsUnderstanding of engineering best practices, methodologies and tools such as Agile/Scrum, test automation, CI/CD, etc.Familiarity with industry-specific standards, regulations, and compliance requirementsExperience developing products using LLM (side projects are welcome!)Perks & Benefits:Flextime with no mandatory core hoursFull transportation cost coverage (if visiting office occasionally)Health insuranceWeekends and national holidays offEnd of year and New Year holidaysWe have more positions available—if you're open to new opportunities, don’t hesitate to apply!Job ID: 05410