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Job ID : 1539834 Date Updated : May 15th, 2025
AI Scientist - Full remote Okay

AI Scientist - Open budget Project / Full remote Okay

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Temporary
Salary 8 million yen ~ 10 million yen

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH Casual Clothing Side Business Ok Minimal Overtime Flex Time

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced AI scientist to design and deploy machine learning systems across predictive diagnostics, enterprise collaboration, and generative agents. You'll be advancing the core ML architecture for high-impact platforms used by major industrial clients.

Client Details

This remote-first, venture-backed startup is developing AI-native platforms for enterprise and industrial applications. With a focus on solving complex real-world problems, the team blends deep technical talent with a pragmatic product mindset to deliver scalable, high-performance AI solutions.

Description

  • Develop and optimize ML models for predictive maintenance using time-series data (RUL prediction, anomaly detection, root cause analysis)
  • Fine-tune LLMs and transformer-based models for technical document understanding and automation
  • Build and refine RAG pipelines that integrate vector search with LLMs for high-precision enterprise retrieval
  • Define robust evaluation frameworks to ensure reliability and accuracy in industrial and collaboration contexts
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deploy ML systems across on-prem and cloud environments for various platforms

Job Offer

  • Long-term renewable contract
  • Potential path to permanent employment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Attractive benefits package
  • International and remote-first work culture
  • Strong opportunities for career growth and technical leadership

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Hikari Takamura on +813 6832 8903.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Basic
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Proven working experience in applied AI/ML, with a strong background in predictive modeling and diagnostics
  • Expertise in LLM fine-tuning, transformer architectures, and AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain)
  • Proficient with tools including Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, HuggingFace, MLflow, Airflow, vector databases, and big data frameworks
  • Deep understanding of full ML pipelines from data ingestion to production deployment
  • Comfortable working closely with engineers and stakeholders in complex enterprise environments

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Temporary
Salary 8 million yen ~ 10 million yen
Work Hours Monday to Friday
Industry Internet, Web Services

Job Category

  • IT, Web and Communication > AI Specialist, Data Scientist