Research Engineer

Job Title: Research EngineerLocation: Tokyo (Full remote work)Employment Type: Full-time (Regular Employment)Starting Salary Range: 7,000,000 ~ 15,000,000 JPYJapanese Level: Advanced LevelOpen for applicants who is currently residing in Japan with valid working visa for non-Japanese citizenAbout the Company🏢This is a startup from the University of Tokyo that has been working for several years on the social implementation of natural language processing (NLP) technologies through research and development.With recent technological advancements, expectations for the social application of large language models (LLMs) have grown significantly. However, many unresolved challenges remain on both the technical and societal implementation fronts.To realize the social implementation of LLMs and turn these expectations into reality, the company is engaged in both research and development of a general-purpose Japanese LLM and the development of products that enable the practical use of LLMs.Job Description 💼Research Engineers, classified as IT Engineers, conduct daily research and development with the goal of creating Japan’s No.1 Japanese-language LLM.By standing at the forefront of innovation in LLM technology, they continuously take on the challenge of bringing these advancements into real-world applications and transforming society through cutting-edge technology.Specific ResponsibilitiesProject management for AI development (serving as the project owner in the AI domain)Development of in-house servicesResearch and development activities such as academic paper surveys and module developmentImproving the overall performance of the teamOther Expected Roles / ExamplesDevelopment work for in-house servicesSupport for research and development, including paper surveys and module developmentImproving the overall performance of the teamAssignments will be flexibly determined based on the individual’s interests and the company’s situation.Requirements 💪Must-Have3+ years of research or professional experience in machine learning (especially NLP)Ability to design, implement, evaluate, tune, and report on machine learning tasks suited to client challenges and use casesJapanese Language Level 🇯🇵★★★☆☆ AdvancedNice-to-HaveProject management experienceExperience in academic activities such as writing research papers, presenting externally, or participating in joint researchKnowledge of version control tools, Docker, and cloud computing services (GCP, AWS, Azure)Award-winning experience in data science competitions such as Kaggle, SIGNATE, AICrowd, or academic-affiliated competitionsIdeal CandidateStrong intellectual curiosityWillingness to diligently learn and catch up on necessary skillsFinds motivation in delivering value to clientsEnjoys analyzing data and forming hypothesesHas a deep understanding of technology or strong interest in it