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9 results for Data Scientist in Tokyo, Tōkyō

Data Scientist
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 9.0M - 20.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A technology-driven company is developing data-enabled solutions to support business operations.<br /> The organization leverages advanced technologies to build products used in everyday workflows.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will work in an environment where machine learning is applied to real products, collaborating across teams to deliver practical solutions.<br /> This role focuses on bridging advanced machine learning with real-world applications, including:</p><ul><li>Designing and implementing search and recommendation systems</li><li>Developing machine learning models for data processing and analysis</li><li>Applying generative AI (LLM) to product features</li><li>Conducting data analysis to address business needs</li><li>Designing and improving system architecture and data platforms</li><li>You will also work closely with a highly technical leadership team, including senior leaders with strong research backgrounds, driving the overall AI and technology strategy.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in web application development (3+ years)</li></ul><p>Experience in at least one of the following:</p><ul><li>Machine learning or data-related development</li><li>Search or recommendation systems</li><li>Data processing and analysis</li><li>Cloud-based system design</li><li>Business-level Japanese</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>Experience with MLOps or LLM-related development</li><li>Experience with large-scale data systems</li><li>Leadership or project experience</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Work on real-world applications of machine learning</li><li>Opportunity to build and deploy production systems</li><li>Exposure to modern AI technologies</li><li>Work with a highly technical leadership team (PhD-level / research-driven)</li><li>Collaborative and product-focused environment</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 20 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013414682</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/TGluaC5EYW5nLjU1OTc0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-06T08:18:05Z
Data Scientist
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 JPY / Yearly
  • <p>The Role<br />* Support leading financial institutions by conducting data analysis and developing machine learning and MLOps solutions.<br />* Work alongside senior data scientists and AI consultants to deliver real-world, high-impact financial projects, contributing to reusable model libraries and proprietary AI products.<br />* Collaborate in small teams (2-6 people per project) to translate business needs into technical solutions and support initiatives such as PoCs, AutoML evaluations, and AI-driven use cases.</p><p>Your Skills<br />* Hands-on machine learning experience (2+ years for Data Scientist, 5+ years for Senior Data Scientist), focusing on structured/tabular data and end-to-end Python-based model development.<br />* Strong communication skills in Japanese (N1 equivalent) and the ability to read technical English; leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.<br />* Experience with financial data, MLOps tools (such as MLflow and CI/CD), and additional platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery is preferred.</p><p>Key Highlights of the Role<br />* Opportunity to contribute to business-critical initiatives for top financial institutions, working in a profit-driven and collaborative environment.<br />* Flat organizational structure, open knowledge sharing, and multicultural, English-friendly teams with active social and learning events.<br />* Attractive benefits including health and wellness support, flexible work arrangements, professional development budgets, and hands-on exposure to the latest AI and machine learning technologies.<br /><br /></p><p>Reference: 06940-0013380626</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><p><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGluaC5EYW5nLjc4NjUxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-05T06:46:01Z
Data Scientist
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 12.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A Japan‑based technology company specializing in data utilization, artificial intelligence, and enterprise‑grade digital transformation solutions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Data Science &amp; Machine Learning</li><li>AI &amp; Product Development</li><li>Client &amp; Stakeholder Collaboration</li><li>Advanced Analytics Leadership</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in data science, machine learning engineering, or applied analytics.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Python and libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.</li><li>Deep understanding of statistical methods, data modeling, and experimental design.</li><li>Experience deploying ML models into production environments or scalable data platforms.<strong> </strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013379958</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/TGluaC5EYW5nLjYwOTc3LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-05T02:02:34Z
Data Scientist - ML/AI
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 10.0M - 18.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>The team focuses on applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies to solve complex risk and decision-making challenges for enterprise clients across multiple markets.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a Senior Data Scientist, you will design and deploy predictive models and AI solutions that support large-scale analytical initiatives such as risk modeling, fraud detection, forecasting, and decision intelligence.<br /> You will work with large datasets, develop machine learning and GenAI applications (LLMs, RAG, agent workflows), and collaborate with cross-regional teams to deliver solutions used by both internal stakeholders and external clients.<br /> The role also involves mentoring junior data scientists and contributing to the development of next-generation AI capabilities within the organization.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's/PhD preferred)</li><li>~10+ years of experience in data science, ML, or statistical modeling</li><li>Strong skills in Python / R and SQL</li><li>Experience with predictive modeling and large datasets</li><li>Japanese and English - Business to High Business Level communication</li><li>Exposure to GenAI technologies is a plus</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Work on high-impact AI and data science projects used by global enterprises</li><li>Collaborate with international teams across APAC and global offices</li><li>Opportunity to work with GenAI, predictive modeling, and large-scale data platforms</li><li>Influence how advanced analytics and AI are applied in a complex, data-rich industry</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 18 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013382655</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/TGluaC5EYW5nLjgzODQyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-16T08:02:51Z
Data Scientist - ML/AI
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 10.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A senior consulting leader responsible for driving end-to-end Data &amp; AI initiatives for Japanese enterprise clients.<br /> This position acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and owns full delivery accountability, from strategy design through implementation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead data strategy, architecture, engineering, analytics, and governance programs</li><li>Design and deliver modern data platforms (Cloud DWH, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.)</li><li>Own projects from strategy → execution, including GenAI / LLM initiatives</li><li>Advise clients on data governance, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance in Japan</li><li>Bridge business transformation and technical implementation</li><li>Mentor and develop teams while contributing to the scaling of the data practice</li><li>This is not simply a delivery oversight role.</li><li>It is a modern technology transformation leadership position.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>8+ years of experience in data consulting, analytics, or data leadership</li><li>Proven track record delivering complex Data &amp; AI programs with measurable business impact</li><li>Strong hands-on expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP</li><li>Business-level Japanese and English</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong><br /> If you are currently working on:</p><ul><li>AI / ML initiatives</li><li>Advanced analytics programs</li><li>LLM or AI agent architecture and operations</li></ul><p>And are interested in expanding modern technology transformation across industries such as: Finance, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare (Japan). Let's have a chat!</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0012623084</p><p> </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/TGluaC5EYW5nLjAwNzEzLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-02-19T08:32:36Z
Data Consultant
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 7.0M - 11.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Partner with enterprise clients across marketing, HR, manufacturing, and the public sector to ensure successful onboarding, PoC execution, and long-term value creation.</p><p>This role sits at the intersection of analytics, consulting, and customer success, working directly with senior stakeholders.</p><p>Within approximately 3 months, you will independently manage multiple enterprise accounts.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead SaaS onboarding and PoC projects</li><li>Structure business challenges and design analytical hypotheses</li><li>Manage milestones, reporting, and stakeholder alignment</li><li>Translate analytical insights into executive-level recommendations</li><li>Collaborate closely with data scientists and product teams</li><li>Drive client retention, expansion, and long-term adoption</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Experience managing analytics-driven or PoC-based projects</li><li>Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Foundational knowledge of data analysis</li><li>Interest in marketing or human capital domains</li><li>Fluent in Japanese</li></ul><p>Preferred</p><ul><li>Experience with statistical modeling or multivariate analysis</li><li>Python or R</li><li>Exposure to causal inference</li><li>Consulting or data-driven strategy background</li><li>Business level of English</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7 - 11 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013386612</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/TGluaC5EYW5nLjM5OTcxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-02-18T08:09:40Z
AI Engineer
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 8.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Join the AI/Data Value Creation team to:</p><ul><li>Identify technical challenges and build AI/ML solutions for Smart Construction</li><li>Collaborate across teams on the full AI solution lifecycle</li><li>Help grow AI literacy across the organization</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Master's + 2 years ML experience, or PhD in CS/AI/ML/Data Science</li><li>Strong fundamentals in modern ML (PyTorch, Python)</li><li>Able to read research papers and translate into practical solutions</li><li>English communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><p>Nice to Have</p><ul><li>Point Clouds/NeRFs, Diffusion Models, Transformers, RL, Evolutionary Algorithms</li><li>Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure), ML deployment, civil engineering experience</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p><ul><li>Curious, impact-driven, internationally minded</li><li>Excited to apply AI to real-world, large-scale challenges in Japan and beyond</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid (2 days/office), flextime, 128 days off/year, full benefits</li><li>GitHub Copilot for all employees; Cline, Devin, Dify in active use</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 13 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013400715</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/TmFuY3kuWXVhbi44MDc2NS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-12T08:39:08Z
Data Consultant
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 8.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global financial services organization specializing in life and health risk solutions is expanding its Strategy &amp; Analytics capability in Japan.<br />The team supports business growth by improving how data is structured, managed, and translated into insights used for commercial and strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and business strategy. You will work closely with business stakeholders in Japan while collaborating with global data engineering teams to improve how data is organized, accessed, and utilized.<br /><br />Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Improving data consistency and structure across internal data sources</li><li>Supporting data warehouse and data pipeline initiatives</li><li>Designing data models and schemas (Snowflake) to support analytics</li><li>Creating dashboards and visualizations (Power BI) to support decision making</li><li>Supporting business teams by translating data into actionable insights</li><li>Partnering with global teams to enhance data platforms and processes</li><li>Initially, the role will focus more on data infrastructure and data preparation, with increasing involvement in analytics and business insights over time.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on experience with SQL and Python</li><li>Experience working with data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, or data modeling</li><li>Experience creating dashboards or business reporting (Power BI or similar tools)</li><li>Strong Japanese communication skills for business stakeholder interaction</li><li>Business-level English to collaborate with global technical teams</li><li>Ability to work independently and bridge business and technical teams</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Newly created role in a growing Strategy &amp; Analytics team</li><li>Opportunity to work directly with business leaders and global technical teams</li><li>Blend of hands-on data engineering and business analytics</li><li>Chance to shape how data is structured and utilized within the Japan office</li><li>Long-term opportunity to grow as the data capability expands</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 10 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013402474</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/TGluaC5EYW5nLjQ0NTA0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-17T07:00:32Z
AI Engineer
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 10.3M - 10.3M JPY / Yearly
  • <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">
  • 2026-02-05T09:07:07Z