AI Development Engineer

Job type Permanent
Salary
Reference 54381

AI Development Coordinator (Smartphone Software Division)

Anonymous Global Technology Group – Kanagawa, Japan

About the Company

This role is part of a large global technology group with operations in more than 180 markets worldwide and annual revenue exceeding USD 60 billion. The organization is known for its leadership in personal computing and its growing portfolio of AI-driven devices, enterprise infrastructure, software, and services. Its innovations support the vision of delivering smart, accessible technology for users around the world. The group is publicly listed and operates multiple R&D centers across Asia, North America, and Latin America.

Employer & Work Conditions

  • Employer: Anonymous subsidiary company within the global group

  • Location: Kanagawa Prefecture (office-based)

  • Smoking policy: No indoor smoking

  • Employment type: Full-time (6-month trial period)

  • Openings: 1 position

  • Salary: Determined based on experience and skills; overtime eligible

  • Working hours: 9:15–18:00 (1-hour break: 12:00–13:00)

  • Holidays: Weekends, national holidays, company anniversary, and designated special holidays

  • Benefits: Full social insurance, educational support, savings program, medical support system, access to recreational facilities, defined contribution pension plan

About the Division

The software development division is responsible for creating smartphone software—including project management, design, and testing—for major mobile carriers and service providers in Japan.
With the growing importance of AI in the smartphone ecosystem, the team is strengthening its AI development capabilities in collaboration with the global AI R&D divisions of the parent group. The goal is to deliver AI-enhanced smartphone experiences optimized specifically for the Japanese market.

  • Hiring Department: Software Development Division

  • Reporting to: AI Development Manager

  • Team size: Approx. 7 peers

Role Overview

This role involves coordinating and localizing AI development initiatives for smartphones targeted at the Japanese market. The selected individual will work closely with global AI teams to adapt and optimize AI technology for local users and support its integration into commercial products.

Responsibilities may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience and strengths.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and evaluate AI features tailored for smartphones in the Japanese market

  • Define requirements for AI functionality

  • Collaborate with global AI development teams to share knowledge and support joint development activities

  • Support product testing and quality control for AI-related features

Key Internal & External Collaboration

  • Domestic vendors

  • Department leaders and managers across development teams

  • Full-time and contract employees

  • Heads of AI vendor organizations

  • Overseas divisions and AI development leaders at global R&D centers

    • Development bases include: East Asia, North America, South America

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in AI development

  • Fluent Japanese communication skills, including logical explanation and negotiation

  • Business-level English for technical and development discussions

  • Ability to converse in Chinese

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing smartphone software, particularly Android

  • AI-related certifications (e.g., G-level or above)

  • Professional network within AI-related companies