We're Hiring: Engineering Manager – Enterprise AI | Japan

We are looking for experienced Engineering Managers for a leading enterprise AI deployment company in Japan.

Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Openings: Approximately 100 (as stated in the job description)

Annual Compensation: JPY 15,000,000–30,000,000, including bonus

Work Model: Hybrid

Japanese Language: Business level or above

About the Role

The Engineering Manager will lead engineering teams and drive the successful implementation of generative AI solutions for major enterprise clients in Japan. The role combines technical leadership, engineering organization development and complex project delivery to ensure AI solutions move from proof of concept into reliable production systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Build, lead and develop engineering teams, including Software Engineers and Technical Deployment Leads.
- Drive technical decisions and delivery across multiple enterprise AI projects.
- Manage project priorities, resource allocation, dependencies and technical risks.
- Establish engineering standards for quality, security, reliability and operational readiness.
- Oversee development from requirements definition and design through production deployment.
- Improve development processes, code reviews, release management and incident response.
- Support hiring, onboarding, performance management and talent development.
- Communicate technical progress, risks and action plans to senior leadership and clients.
- Collaborate with Product,



Research, Security and Business teams to improve AI deployment.

Mandatory Requirements

8+ years of experience in software engineering, technology implementation or product development

2+ years of engineering management or equivalent team leadership experience

Experience leading complex technical projects through production deployment

Experience managing cross-functional teams and client stakeholders

Solid understanding of software quality, security, reliability and operational processes

Business-level Japanese or above

Preferred Qualifications

- Enterprise AI or generative AI implementation experience
- Knowledge of LLM applications, RAG and AI agents
- Experience in Forward Deployed Engineering, Solutions Engineering or Platform Engineering
- Experience with cloud and on-premises systems, security and governance
- Experience working with international teams

Compensation and Benefits
- Annual compensation: JPY 15M–30M, including bonus
- Hybrid work arrangement in Tokyo
- Two days off per week and paid annual leave
- Health insurance, pension and other employee benefits

The hiring company is confidential at this stage. Compensation will be determined based on experience, achievements and market levels.

Interested candidates: Please share your updated résumé via LinkedIn message.

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