<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain AI/LLM-based systems for the insurance industry.</li><li>Participate in the full software lifecycle from requirements definition with business teams, through design, development, production release, and continuous operational improvement.</li><li>Sample projects include automation agents utilizing LLMs (document drafting assistants, automated insurance claim reception, inquiry system with RAG implementation), apps for rental car arrangement for accident victims, insurance claim communication/payment applications, and tools for agents.</li><li>Responsible for continual system optimization and support after release.</li><li>Operate as part of an in-house agile development team, overseeing projects from planning to production operation.</li></ul><p><strong>Must-Have Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on professional experience developing web applications (ability to build an app from scratch).</li><li>Experience developing and operating AI/ML-based systems in production environments.</li><li>Practical experience in AI model validation, evaluation, and lifecycle management (ability to analyze and respond when model accuracy declines in production).</li><li>Development experience in one or more of: TypeScript, Go, Java, Kotlin, or Rust.</li><li>Professional experience in front-end development using React, Next.js, or Remix.</li><li>Business-level Japanese proficiency (comfortable participating in requirements discussions with business stakeholders).</li></ul><p><strong>Nice-to-Have Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Practical experience in machine learning (data processing, model training-not just inference).</li><li>MLOps experience (model monitoring, retraining pipelines, and deployment automation).</li><li>Cloud-native development experience in AWS or GCP.</li><li>Experience building LLM-based applications (RAG, agent frameworks, etc.).</li><li>Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.</li><li>Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.</li></ul><p> </p><p>JO: 06940-0013365578</p><p>Location: Tokyo</p><p>Annual Salary: JPY 10,260,000</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2Fvcmkua29kYWthLjcyNTQ1LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Renewable energy company with over ¥50B in annual revenue, operating across electricity retail, solar power development, and storage battery solutions, is searching for a Product Manager to own the vision and roadmap of its core Customer Information System platform. Following a recent acquisition of a smart home subsidiary, the company is building a connected ecosystem linking energy production to household consumption - and this role sits at the center of that transformation.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You'll define the next-generation product vision for a mission-critical platform that powers billing, customer management, and partner operations across the entire business.</li><li>Deep market and customer research will be core to your work - uncovering pain points and translating them into product plans that solve real problems for utility operators and internal teams.</li><li>Daily collaboration with an offshore engineering team means writing clear requirements and ensuring delivery stays aligned with your roadmap - strong English communication is essential here.</li><li>You'll design and execute a GTM strategy for horizontal expansion, taking a platform built for internal use and scaling it to licensed external partners and new markets.</li><li>Managing a complex stakeholder landscape is central to this role - the people depending on this product range from billing teams to sales to B2B partners, and each group needs your attention.</li><li>Your PdM lead has driven digital transformation at major Japanese enterprises, creating a mentorship-rich environment where strategic thinking is valued over rigid hierarchy.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years in product management with meaningful experience on B2B systems or platform products is required.</li><li>Hands-on experience formulating and executing GTM strategies for SaaS or packaged software - you've taken products to market, not just managed backlogs.</li><li>You've navigated stakeholder coordination and decision-making in matrix organizations where consensus isn't handed to you.</li><li> product lifecycle experience - from requirement definition through commercial release - is essential.</li><li>Business-level Japanese is strongly preferred; however, candidates with deep energy-sector or utility platform expertise will be considered regardless of Japanese ability.</li><li>Background in the electricity retail or utility sector, or experience with large-scale platform products such as trading platforms, ERP ecosystems, or multi-tenant SaaS, is a strong plus.</li><li>You must be based in Japan or eligible to work here</li></ul><p><br />Key Highlights of the Role</p><ul><li>Own vision, roadmap, and KPI design for the core platform that connects how an entire energy business operates - this isn't a maintenance role.</li><li>Join during a pivotal transformation period where the company is rebuilding pricing models, launching new services, and integrating a newly acquired smart home business.</li><li>Work alongside a multicultural team spanning 10+ nationalities, where ideas are debated on merit and flexible working styles are genuinely embraced.</li><li>Gain rare platform-level PdM experience in the renewable energy space - a sector with strong tailwinds in Japan and globally.</li><li>High autonomy with direct exposure to executive leadership, in a company backed by ¥5.6B in capital and positioned for continued strategic growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><ul><li>Tokyo</li></ul><p>Reference number : 06940-0013383520</p><p><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2hhbmcuTGUuNDA0MTMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A large-scale, data-driven organization in the retail/consumer domain holding one of the largest transaction datasets in Japan is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead enterprise AI strategy and transformation initiatives.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is not just a modeling role. You will define where and how AI should be applied across the company, build and execute AI roadmaps aligned with business strategy, and lead AI initiatives from concept to production and real business impact.<br /> You will also manage and develop a team of data scientists while ensuring strong alignment between AI capabilities and business decision-making.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native/ Fluent-level Japanese communication skills are mandatory as you will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive company-wide AI initiatives.</li><li>Experience leading cross-functional AI/data projects.</li><li>Team management experience.</li><li>Strong hands-on background in machine learning, statistics, or optimization.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Access to massive real-world data at scale.</li><li>Strong executive commitment to AI transformation.</li><li>High visibility and strategic influence within the organization.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working style.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013391616</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGluaC5EYW5nLjgyMjcxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Multinational pharmaceutical giant with a major presence in Japan, with offices in Tokyo and Osaka.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You'll be the main point of contact for commercial teams (sales, marketing, etc.) to ensure they have what they need from IT/Tech teams to perform their roles effectively.</li><li>You will manage strategic projects for CRM platforms (Veeva), ensuring they are aligned with business strategies. To do this, you'll be defining product roadmaps, managing the end-to-end implementation, and leading production support services.</li></ul><p> <strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>High business level Japanese and English are mandatory.</li><li>Experience of leading CRM projects and working with senior business stakeholders.</li><li>A background in web/application engineering.</li><li>Knowledge / experience of Veeva CRM.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a global pharmaceutical firm with a stable environment and proven track record in Japan - this company will be an excellent name on your resume, increasing your own market value for the future.</li><li>Contribute to the development of medicines / treatments that have a positive impact on the lives of millions of patients globally.</li><li>Work on a mix of global, regional, and local projects - you'll be using your bilingual Japanese/English skills daily.</li><li>Flexible working environment.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo or Osaka </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>14 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013359031</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjE0MzMwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Build Critical Trading Infrastructure | Modern C++ | Tokyo Hybrid</strong><br /><br /><strong>Company Profile</strong><br />A leading global investment bank is expanding their market connectivity platform across Asia-Pacific. The Equities technology team focuses on building infrastructure that connects institutional clients to global markets handling the critical middleware layer between sophisticated trading firms and exchanges. This is a stable, established financial institution with Western work culture and recognition practices.<br /><br /><strong>The Role</strong><br />* You'll architect and develop market connectivity infrastructure using modern C++17/C++20, working on greenfield projects rather than maintaining legacy systems<br />* Drive the technical migration from older Java-based platforms to cutting-edge C++ architecture, making architectural decisions that impact the entire APAC region<br />* Own full delivery cycles. From analyzing requirements with business stakeholders through design, development, testing, and production support<br />* Solve complex challenges in FIX protocol implementation, TCP/IP networking, and multi-threaded systems that serve multiple institutional clients<br />* Work within a lean global team in APAC where your contributions have direct visibility to senior leadership<br />* Participate in code reviews, mentor team members, and shape platform architecture for the APAC expansion initiative<br />* Provide technical estimates and act as the go-to technical resource for business requirements and delivery planning<br /><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong><br />Essential Requirements:<br />* Expertise in modern C++ development (C++17 minimum, C++20 strongly preferred) with 6+ years of professional experience<br />* Deep knowledge of TCP/IP networking, socket programming, and multi-threading in production environments<br />* Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and the C++ standard library applied to performance-sensitive systems<br />* Problem-solving ability that focuses on finding elegant solutions rather than memorizing syntax<br />* Experience with Linux/Unix systems and understanding of network protocols at a low level<br />* English proficiency for global team collaboration (Japanese language skills are not required)<br />* Valid work authorization to work in Japan (No visa sponsorship)<br /><br /><strong>Welcome Experience (Finance background is NOT required):</strong><br />* Hands-on experience with FIX protocol or financial market connectivity platforms<br />* Background in gaming backend development (multiplayer networking, real-time systems)<br />* Telecom or infrastructure engineering with high-performance networking focus<br />* Previous work in low-latency optimization (though not nanosecond-level HFT)<br />* Experience collaborating in global team structures across multiple regions<br /><br /><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong><br />* Work on greenfield C++ projects with modern standards. You'll be building new systems, not debugging 20-year-old codebases<br />* Join at the ground floor of APAC regional expansion, giving you high impact and visibility in a critical infrastructure initiative<br />* Benefit from hybrid flexibility (3 days office / 2 days remote after onboarding) in Tokyo<br />* Small team size means every contribution matters. You'll directly influence platform direction serving multiple institutional clients<br />* Open to diverse technical backgrounds: gaming engineers, telecom developers, and distributed systems specialists are actively encouraged to apply<br />* Enjoy recognition and career progression typically associated with Western financial institutions while working in Tokyo<br /><br /><strong>Apply Confidentially</strong><br />Send your CV with subject line "C++ Connectivity Engineer - Tokyo"<br />All applications handled with complete confidentiality. Whether actively looking or simply exploring, your privacy is respected throughout the process.</p><p><strong>Location <br /></strong>Tokyo</p><p><strong>Salary<br /></strong>7 - 10 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013364709</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2hhbmcuTGUuMDIwNTYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Global medical device manufacturer.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Working closely with the Japan CIO, you will be ensuring that global IT strategy is aligned with that of the region, and will represent IT to all business units including finance, HR, production, commercial, and R&D.</li><li>Whilst this is a role within IT, the focus of this role is higher-level stakeholder management and engagement. You'll be developing relationships across business units and be a key figure in the organization's ongoing transformation journey.</li><li>You'll stay up to date on the latest technology trends and support the development of technical roadmaps and IT strategy within the region.</li><li>This will be an individual contributor role on day one but has the potential to grow into a leadership role.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Japanese and English are mandatory.</li><li>This role could suit an experienced IT Business Partner, Business Analyst, or Project Manager who has worked cross-functionally and has excellent communication abilities combined with plenty of high-level stakeholder management experience.</li><li>Previous exposure to the medical device, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors would be an advantage for this role.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>You'll have visibility across all business units in the region, work closely with senior leadership and use your bilingual skills regularly.</li><li>A clear plan and path towards leadership - this role could be your entry point to management.</li><li>Join a company whose products support the lives of millions of patients globally.</li><li>The company has heavily invested into a major technology and business transformation and is hiring from a position of strength.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013397148</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjM3OTUyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Global fintech provider delivering algorithmic risk management solutions to Japan's leading financial institutions through SaaS B2B platform.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement infrastructure solutions (on-premise/cloud) for banking clients on projects spanning 6 months to 2 years</li><li>Lead technical discovery sessions with risk managers and engineering teams at major Japanese financial institutions</li><li>Participate in pre-sales activities and product demonstrations alongside the Head of Sales</li><li>Provide production support and troubleshooting for live client environments</li><li>Collaborate with global development teams while serving as technical anchor for Japan market</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native-level Japanese (essential for domestic financial institution communication) and conversational English (for global team collaboration)</li><li>Strong programming skills in Java and Python with packaged software implementation experience</li><li>Infrastructure sizing and architecture planning capabilities (servers/cloud deployments)</li><li>Client-facing technical consultation experience</li><li>Valid work authorization in Japan (citizenship, PR or appropriate visa)</li><li>Bonus: Financial services background, risk management systems experience or work at bank IT subsidiaries (SMBC tech, Mizuho tech, etc.)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Work directly with Japan's blue-chip banks on sophisticated risk management implementations</li><li>Highly flexible work style: only 6-8 days in office per month in a small, collaborative 3-4 person Tokyo team</li><li>Gain exposure to pre-sales and business development, expanding beyond pure technical work</li><li>Competitive package up to ¥12M annually with stable backing from global organization</li><li>Shape cutting-edge algorithmic financial products used for investment risk management across the industry</li></ul><p><br /> Apply Confidentially <br /> Contact with your resume. All inquiries handled with complete confidentiality.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013355067</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2hhbmcuTGUuOTA4MjIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
