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Job ID : 1557092 Date Updated : September 4th, 2025
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Engineering Manager - Niche AI Sector

Hiring Company Leading Global AI Startup
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 13 million yen ~ 15 million yen

Work Style

Casual Clothing Side Business Ok Flex Time

Job Description

About the company:

We are currently searching for an experienced Engineering Manager to work with a pioneering company developing cutting-edge AI solutions for the legal sector.

They have a strong and growing presence in Japan, the US, and the UK for AI powered technology, delivered by a team of skilled and passionate developers.

The AI products being developed are extremely innovative, unique, and exciting projects for a talented Engineering Manager to lead on.

Who are you?

  • Do you have software development skills in any programming language?
  • Are you passionate about creating the best software on the market?
  • Can you lead and empower a team of talented software engineers?

Then this is THE position for you.

Why should you apply:

  • The company is a global leader in AI technology for the legal sector, with further plans to grow. This is an exciting chance for cross-cultural collaboration.
  • You will be shaping the next big SaaS line, working to push the boundary of LLM and AI.
  • Build and mentor a team your way, with an ambitious company supporting you.

Contact Kieran at kieran.webb@nextmove.co.jp for more info!

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Daily Conversation
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Requirements:

  • Managing a team of software developers for product/SaaS development.
  • At least 3 years of developing web services / equivalent experience.
  • Experience working together with different team members (sales, product manager, etc) to achieve a shared goal.
  • Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N1.
  • Skilled in any of the following languages: Go, Java, Typescript, Ruby, Python, Rust, etc.

 

Desired skills:

  • Expertise in designing applications focused on UX
  • Background developing or operating for B2B services

Contact Kieran at kieran.webb@nextmove.co.jp for more info!

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 13 million yen ~ 15 million yen
Industry Software

Job Category

  • IT, Web and Communication > Software Developer
  • IT, Web and Communication > Project Manager
  • IT, Web and Communication > System Architect

Company Details

Company Type Large Company (more than 300 employees) - International Company
Non-Japanese Ratio Majority Japanese