A Japanese IoT startup with a mission to enable software to handle real-world information. The company was an early adopter of edge computing and excels in high-speed edge AI technology. It has numerous deployments with customers, primarily in the manufacturing and retail industries. Established: 2015 Capital: 2.867 billion yen Number of employees: Over 50

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Mostly remote work, but occasional office visits required)

[Company Mission] "Enabling software to handle all real-world information." Develop and test cutting-edge technologies that contribute to solving market challenges, focusing on machine learning for processing real-world data. [Department Mission] Leverage your experience and skills while learning new things to develop machine learning technologies that solve our company's and clients' challenges, and release them to the world, leading to value creation. [Responsibilities of This Position] To achieve this mission, you will develop machine learning algorithms that solve domain challenges. In addition to developing machine learning technologies for next-generation mobility, you will also work with leaders to identify technical challenges and develop plans for their resolution. The exciting aspects of bringing completely new products, concepts, and technologies to the world, as well as the experience and growth opportunities that come with being part of a rapidly growing organization, are attractive. [Specific Job Description] - Developing algorithms to process various sensor data - Researching, implementing, and conducting evaluation experiments on domain issues - Researching and implementing research papers, and developing and implementing original methods - Optimizing and optimizing machine learning models to run on edge devices - Documenting and summarizing the above processes with slides - Model design, experiment management, compiling evaluation results, and organizing next actions [Technology Stack] Language: Python Framework: PyTorch Source Code Management: GitHub Information Sharing Tools: Slack, Google Workspace, Notion Other: Docker, Linux, computer cluster, Raspberry Pi [Development-Release Environment] - Utilizing servers for machine learning model development - Depending on the project, optimizing models for execution on the in-vehicle computer (ECU) and deploying them to Raspberry Pi and Jetson [Hiring Background/Challenges] We are a startup company with the technical capabilities to build edge AI from the inside out, as well as the ability to collaborate with industry leaders and develop our own products. We are also collaborating with global automotive parts suppliers on contract work such as the development of edge AI cameras and the research and development of algorithms (external world recognition, motion planning, etc.) to be used in next-generation automobiles. In addition to the projects we have undertaken so far, we are looking to hire someone who can utilize their knowledge of machine learning to autonomously identify technical issues and see them through to the creation of results.

Required: - Master's degree in a science or engineering field or equivalent experience - Knowledge and at least two years of practical experience applying machine learning techniques, particularly deep learning, to one or more real-world data sets, such as images, point clouds, or audio (graduate research experience may be included) - Ability to implement various deep learning and machine learning methods from scratch - Ability to communicate in Japanese through documentation and text Preferred: - PhD in a science or engineering field - Domain application experience of machine learning techniques - Team development experience, including code review and task management - Knowledge and skills in image processing, computer vision, and computer graphics - Experience managing efficient experiments using computer clusters - Raspberry Experience developing edge devices such as Pi - Native Japanese or Japanese proficiency equivalent to N1 or above Desired candidate: - Ability to independently identify and solve technical issues - Ability to work backwards from the goal and develop plans before taking action - Curious and enjoy learning new things, even in areas unfamiliar with the company - Ability to document information accurately and efficiently as a tool for sharing information and building consensus - Ability to communicate professionally both internally and externally Nice to have

A startup developing Japanese LLM and its application services from scratch, fully funded by a Japanese telecom conglomerate. Possess large computational resources and domestically stored data. Year founded: 2023

Minato-ku, Tokyo Remote working accepted

Mission: Research and development of robot control and robot motion generation using large-scale infrastructure models. Job Description: - Building large-scale infrastructure models and the data infrastructure for them - Researching papers, validating existing methods, and writing papers

Required: - Strong motivation and knowledge in the relevant field - Deep knowledge and experience in learning-based robotics, such as imitation learning and reinforcement learning - Robot system construction and robot coding - Strong coding skills (Python is required) - Experience working in a team using software development platforms such as GitHub - Master's degree or equivalent experience in information systems or a related field Preferred: - Experience publishing a paper as the lead author at a top-level international conference or journal in the field of robotics (e.g., ICRA, IROS, CoRL, RAL, RSS, TRO, IJRR, etc.) - Experience publishing a paper as the lead author at other relevant top-level international conferences (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, CVPR, ECCV, etc.) - Experience reading and understanding cutting-edge papers and reproducing and replicating implementations - Experience using a distributed parallel environment - Ability to build simple hardware required for research, taking into account the level of complexity (e.g., (Hand fingers created using a 3D printer, sensor information acquired using a microcontroller) - Experience using static analysis and unit/integration testing at the level required for research, and an interest in creating robust software - Software development experience that takes into account computer constraints such as the number of CPU cores, RAM, VRAM, and storage - PhD or equivalent experience in information systems or a similar field Nice to have

A startup aiming to automate assembly in the manufacturing industry. Vision-based control enables flexible work without relying on positioning. Strength in tasks such as mating and screw tightening. Founded: 2015 Number of employees: Approx. 30

Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken

You will gradually acquire the company's AI-controlled robot technology and work on research and development to solve automation challenges in assembly processes. You can either become a specialist and master each technology [machine learning (AI), robot control (ROS), image recognition, force recognition, network computing], or you can become a manager and be involved in a wide range of tasks, from problem identification to development plan formulation, implementation and evaluation, mass production management, and sales promotion. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who want to become members who want to thoroughly master technology and development processes from the basics (or who are looking to hire potential), people who want to join as a specialist with immediate impact, or people who want to be involved in business building beyond development, based on their own track record.

[Required] - Member: Experience in research and development using Python, or development experience using one or more languages ​​other than C++ - Leader: Possess advanced skills in AI, robotics, or image recognition, and be a core member of the project, leading the team toward achieving the development plan. - Manager: Ability to manage project QCD and promote PDCA, including team building, human resource development, budget/actual management, and leadership within the development organization. - Specialist: Possess advanced skills in multiple fields of AI, robotics, and image recognition, and be able to create new corporate value through research and development. [Welcome] - Experience and knowledge of AI, robotics, image processing, and sensing development - Want to succeed in the global market - Experience and knowledge of factory automation-related development Not required

A Japanese IoT startup with a mission to enable software to handle real-world information. The company was an early adopter of edge computing and excels in high-speed edge AI technology. It has numerous deployments with customers, primarily in the manufacturing and retail industries. Established: 2015 Capital: 2.867 billion yen Number of employees: Over 50

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Mostly remote work, but occasional office visits required)

[Team's Mission] The FDE's mission is to solve customer on-site challenges through engineering, acting as professionals with a deep understanding of technology and the company's products. Furthermore, a crucial role of the FDE is to feed back the knowledge gained from problem-solving into the product. While the company possesses strong assets such as its own products, application suite, and R&D assets, simply applying off-the-shelf solutions to complex and difficult physical challenges is unlikely to achieve fundamental problem-solving. The FDE's role is to maximize the use of these company assets while performing the necessary engineering to solve fundamental problems. This will involve deeply understanding customer challenges and proposing solutions. [Hiring Background] With the decision to implement our product for a large-scale enterprise customer and the accelerating pace of deployment, strengthening our technical capabilities to handle everything from implementation to production operation is urgently needed. Currently, proposals and orders are being driven by existing members and partners, but we lack the resources to handle the implementation and utilization phases, and are in the process of developing our organizational structure. Therefore, we are seeking someone to lead product implementation, deployment, and utilization support as a founding member of the FDE organization. [Job Summary] The FDE position is responsible for technically leading the entire process of deploying the company's products, from production deployment to operational stabilization and results generation. This involves not only implementing defined requirements, but also understanding customer challenges, maximizing product value through design, implementation, and improvement proposals for deployment and operation, and driving continued and expanded use. [Specific Tasks] - Design, implementation, and release of deployment to customer environments (PoC to production) - Technical requirements definition (customer interviews, assumption organization, constraint identification, configuration design) - Design, implementation, and operation of API integration and peripheral system integration - Improvements for deployment to production (monitoring, operation flow, incident response design, etc.) - Support for post-deployment utilization and results generation (technical problem solving, improvement proposals) - Project promotion through collaboration with internal teams (PdM/Bizdev/partners)

Required skills: - 3+ years of software development experience (Linux, cloud, and API development experience preferred) - 2+ years of practical experience in software development using Python, C, or C++ - Experience in requirements definition or customer negotiation Preferred skills: - Development experience using edge devices such as Raspberry Pi or Jetson - Development experience under hardware constraints - Experience building logic utilizing sensor devices or AI output information - Development experience using machine learning - Image processing development experience - Network-related knowledge - Experience developing, maintaining, and operating in-house IT services - Ability to organize requirements and propose specifications from a user's perspective - Ability to infer and adjust customer expectations based on B2B service development experience - Ability to communicate complex technical content and business requirements clearly and concisely to non-IT members. Furthermore, the ability to organize and share information through effective document creation - The ability to mediate between members with differing opinions, facilitate discussions, and guide consensus building Soft skills: - The ability to complete necessary implementation and verification for customer challenges (expertise in all technical areas is not required) - The ability to formulate hypotheses, organize them, and propose the next step, even when requirements are not yet finalized - The ability to not just implement and then stop, but to become involved in operations and continue improving until results are achieved Nice to have

A startup developing metal inkjet printing technology to replace etching technology with less ecological footprint. Their technology is adapted to mass production by multiple clients. Year founded: 2014 Capital: 100 million yen Workforces: approx. 150

Koto-ku, Tokyo

[ Hiring Background ] With a mission to "create a sustainable world through the power of innovative manufacturing," the company is challenging itself with the development of unprecedented technology that fundamentally revolutionizes the manufacturing process of printed circuit boards (PCBs), a fundamental product of the world. The company's high-precision inkjet manufacturing technology using AI technology and the metal inkjet printing equipment equipped with this technology are addressing the contemporary demands for nanotechnology innovation and sustainability, and are poised to bring about major change in the industry. This innovative manufacturing technology is currently entering a new phase, meeting advanced requirements such as even higher precision, higher speed, and double-sided printing. As hardware advances and customer demands become more sophisticated, software is required to solve ever more complex and challenging problems. A software-centric approach will push the limits of existing equipment. We are seeking new colleagues to accelerate the development of world-changing technologies. [ Job Description ] You will be responsible for improving the performance of high-precision inkjet manufacturing technology, specifically the overall development of algorithms to dramatically improve print quality. Beyond simple software development, you will also lead problem-solving from both theoretical and practical perspectives, from understanding and modeling physical phenomena to building and implementing rendering algorithms. Specifically, - Modeling the Physical World and Applying It to Algorithms: We analyze physical constraints such as ink impact characteristics, individual printhead differences, and equipment behavior, and formulate them as mathematical models. - Building Algorithms: We reframe business requirements, such as "minimizing printing time while maintaining a specified quality," as mathematical problems such as "combinatorial optimization" and "path search," and design and implement optimal algorithms. (For example, which nozzles should be ejected at what timing to maximize print quality while minimizing the number of scans?) - Developing Prediction and Control Models Using Machine Learning: We build regression models that accurately predict ink impact position based on ejection timing and nozzle differences, contributing to improved print accuracy. - Developing Control Algorithms: We develop algorithms that detect and calculate minute misalignments (angle misalignments) during double-sided printing, instantly correcting the ejection patterns of thousands or tens of thousands of nozzles.

Requirements: - Experience modeling and formulating physical phenomena and real-world constraints - Deep knowledge and development experience of algorithms, such as combinatorial optimization, path finding, and graph theory - Master's degree or higher in applied mathematics, information science, physics, or a related engineering field, or equivalent knowledge and experience - Ability to analyze vague business requirements and clearly define them as problems to be solved Preferred Requirements: - Proven track record in competitive programming - Experience developing algorithms for controlling real-world objects, such as generating modeling paths for 3D printers, autonomous drone flight control, and robot arm control - Knowledge and development experience related to image formation processes, such as inkjet printers - Experience with image processing Expert knowledge of image processing and signal processing - Experience understanding and implementing machine learning theory (especially regression models) Desired candidate: - Enjoy establishing theoretical foundations and persistently searching for optimal solutions to unsolvable questions - Respect the fundamental principles of physics and hardware, and be passionate about maximizing their capabilities through the power of software - Ability to grasp true objectives beyond superficial requirements and redefine the given task at a higher level - Ability to constantly seek breakthroughs without settling for local solutions - Ability to empathize with the company's mission and the president's ambition to "change the world with Japanese science and technology," and enjoy this challenge together Not required

A startup providing secret-calculation-based data security and AI architecture design technology. Owns unique strength such as inter-business data linkage while keeping data secret. Year of foundation: 2016 Capital: JPY 100M Workforces: 40+

Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Hybrid style of remote & in-person working)

The company's Technology Development Department proposes and promotes a wide range of solutions across a variety of industries, and is seeing a rapid increase in projects spanning AI, secure computing, and business systems. To ensure smooth progress from the PoC to implementation phase, we are seeking an "implementation-oriented PM" who has consistently driven the project from requirements definition, design, and testing, rather than a management-focused PM. We are particularly seeking someone who has managed small- to medium-sized projects hands-on. ■Job Description - Project promotion for DX/AI projects, including requirements definition, design, and testing. - Project management for small- to medium-sized projects (progress, issues, quality, and schedule management). - Specifications coordination and consensus building with clients, and improvement proposals based on business understanding.

[Required Skills] - 2+ years of project management/product planning experience on small to medium-sized projects (several to a dozen people) - Experience leading the entire process from requirements definition to design, testing, and operation - Practical experience in customer relations, including specification adjustment and customer negotiation - Native-level Japanese proficiency [Preferred Skills] - Deep domain knowledge in a specific industry, such as manufacturing, finance, advertising, commercial services, or information and communications - Understanding of the manufacturing or business systems domain - Interest in and eagerness to learn about digital transformation and AI - Lower business level English (basic reading and communication skills) [Desired Profile] - Able to learn new technologies and expand their capabilities as the industry evolves - Able to act quickly and flexibly, even in situations where there is no correct answer, and to move things forward through repeated trial and error Nice to have

A growing venture business whose mission is to automate the maintenance of social infrastructure by robotics and AI. Prioritize fee charging in subscription model with end user or license model with distributor, and avoid dead-end PoC. Their scope of solution provision is overall infra maintenance, not limited to drone service, which enables broader market access than their competitors. Founded in: October 2015 Number of employees: 109 Capital: 555 million yen

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo (Hybrid style of remote & in-person working)

[Clients] Our current main customers are infrastructure developers and construction companies, including power plants and other facilities. Until now, quality has been ensured through labor-intensive methods, but the decline in the workforce and work style reforms have made digital transformation (DX) an urgent priority. We are working on DX with DX specialists and field staff from various companies and deploying the solutions developed there to other companies. [Business Areas] The social and industrial infrastructure maintenance market is estimated to be worth 5 trillion yen in Japan, and we are working on solutions that will fundamentally improve the shortcomings of this vast market. While digital transformation has made progress in deskwork to date, there is still a white space for non-desk tasks, such as infrastructure work, that involve on-site work. Many tasks still rely on paperwork and expert judgment, and we believe there is significant room for improvement. Currently, we are focusing on equipment inspections, site management, and security surveillance, with plans to expand in the future. [Recruitment Background] Our company develops business applications that support social and industrial infrastructure based on this platform product. As part of this product, we are developing an agent that uses LLM, and we are looking for an engineer to lead product development that will contribute to the automation and efficiency of our customers' business processes. [Overall Team Duties] In the field of industrial infrastructure digital transformation, you are working on the design and development of services and products for equipment inspection, site management, and disaster prevention. Your development responsibilities range from developing solutions incorporating AI to developing products that combine robots and software. [About the Team] You will be part of the product's development team, which consists of approximately 20 engineers. Development is conducted using a matrix organizational structure consisting of multiple engineering teams and project/product teams. You will form teams based on your area of ​​responsibility or project and work on development. [Job Description] You will develop Agent, which uses LLM to automate and streamline operations, and a chat system using RAG. Since development will proceed through repeated trial and error, you will be required to have a deep understanding of the technology and customer challenges, propose optimal methods, and lead the development team.

[Required] - Development experience in a team of 3 or more people - Development experience for LLM-related products such as Agent/RAG/MCP - Experience in requirements definition and system design - Web application development experience (We emphasize general engineering skills over specific language or framework knowledge) - CI/CD knowledge - Web technology knowledge - Test code writing experience - Japanese language proficiency (business level or above) (All internal communication, documentation, and customer support will be in Japanese) [Preferred] - Experience leading LLM-related product development - Server-side development experience using Node.js - Front-end development experience using Vue.js, React, etc. - Experience developing and operating services using cloud infrastructure such as Azure or AWS - Knowledge and experience with microservices architecture - Experience with agile development (Scrum development, etc.) - Natural language processing skills - Image processing/image recognition/image analysis skills - Business-level English proficiency Business level preferred

A Japanese startup developing agriculture robot. Providing services for farmers such as automatic vegetable harvesting robot in RaaS model. Year of foundation: 2017 Capital: 530 million yen Number of employees: 18

Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa-ken (Hybrid style of remote & in-person working)

[Hiring Background] The company is a deep tech startup that uses technology to automate and smarten agriculture. The company has developed its own automatic harvesting robot and has been tackling the challenges facing the agricultural industry through operation in actual fields. From these experiences, the company has cultivated unique technologies that enable advanced tasks in harsh environments, such as high-precision AI object recognition in environments with many disturbance factors, flexible robot control for handling delicate crops, and autonomous driving on farms. Leveraging this unique technological platform, the company started an AI robotics joint development business in 2024. By co-creating with companies in various industries, not just agriculture, the company is promoting projects to create "products that do not yet exist in the world" from the concept stage together. Now that the company is in the launch phase, there is an opportunity to gain a wide range of experience, from building a technology strategy to growing the business. In addition, this business is also a "place of exploration" to get hints for the company's next product. One of the reasons we focus on this initiative is that we can come into contact with diverse industrial structures and voices from the field through PoC development and find the seeds of new businesses. [Job Description] We are looking for an AI engineer to be responsible for technical verification, design, and prototyping in PoC and joint development projects in the concept stage. Responsibilities: (*Task assignments will be determined based on your experience) - Technical verification and prototyping in PoC projects - Development and proposals to customers with an eye toward product and service development - Requirements definition, architecture design, and technology selection with customers and partner companies - Building an AI/ML pipeline - Technical lead for the development team - Planning and implementing demonstration experiments [Technology Stack] Development language: C++ and Python are used for the control and analysis engine, but ASP.Net, C#, PHP, typescript, etc. will also be used as necessary Source code/issue management: Github Chat tool: Slack Project management: backlog, notion [Technical strengths] AI technology: From experience in the agricultural field, we have strengths in recognition technology in environments with many disturbance factors and high-speed processing using AI chips. We can provide a wide range of services, including image processing technology that combines visible light cameras and distance image sensors, and custom development using generative AI. Robotics technology: We have strengths in developing low-cost, highly durable robots. We handle everything from mechanical design to development including robot control, feasibility verification, and mass production design. We also provide mobile bases that can run on rough ground, rails, and general indoors, and sensor processing technologies for autonomous driving, such as VSLAM and RTK GPS, which can be used both indoors and outdoors.

[Required] - Development experience in the field of image recognition - Software development experience (design, implementation, testing, deployment) - Experience in requirements definition and technology selection - Development experience in PoC and technology verification phases - Ability to communicate smoothly with customers and team members [Preferred] - Knowledge of deep learning/computer vision - Knowledge of mathematics (linear algebra, differential calculus) - Experience as a product manager, experience in software development team management - Experience as a market analyst/evangelist - Work experience in C++ - Experience using either TensorFlow or PyTorch - High programming ability Nice to have

A Japanese venture designing and developing commercial small SAR satellites and providing data acquired by them Year of foundation: 2005 Capital: JPY 1,939 million Workforce: 68

Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken

You will be responsible for developing software related to data processing and analysis (imaging and various additional functions) based on SAR data acquired by satellites for the company's satellite constellation business. - Development of imaging processing software for SAR data - Development of algorithms for various image corrections and high accuracy - Research and development of cutting-edge image processing algorithms

[Required] - Experience developing data processing programs using MATLAB - Experience in research and development of remote sensing image processing - Experience with geographic information system (GIS) software such as ArcGIS or QGIS - Development experience in parallel computing [Preferred] - Master's degree or higher in a field related to remote sensing or satellites - Development experience in machine learning or deep learning - Development experience in cloud computing - Technical communication skills in English Nice to have

Japanese semicon maker holding top share in imaging sensor

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

■Team's mission Our mission is to realize a "machine eye" that enables any device equipped with a sensor to behave intelligently in the real world. We aim to create new customer value through research and development of vision sensing technology, 3D environment recognition technology, and AI training technology. In this field, we are required to promote technology development based on high expertise and wide-ranging knowledge, from elemental technology development to customer value verification and product introduction. The technologies we have developed have been adopted in various products and services of our group so far, and are expected to be applied in a wide range of business areas in the future. Recently, we have been developing camera tracking systems for video production and virtual production, 3D content creation by object and space capture, DX of sensor manufacturing process using AI, and external sensing for EVs. In addition, we are working on the development of cutting-edge technologies and their product applications through collaboration with overseas research institutes and universities. ■Expected responsibility You will be in charge of developing localization technology, environment recognition technology, and image recognition technology using sensing devices (cameras, LiDAR, etc.). Depending on the development phase, you will be expected to play a wide range of roles, including new technology development and customer value proposals, quick feasibility studies through prototyping and follow-up testing, elemental technology development and sharpening for differentiation, actual machine evaluation and implementation optimization for product application, and field testing to discover and solve on-site issues. ■Your role You will be in charge of algorithm or system development in a team of several people, conducting research and development.

■Required - 5+ years of development experience in either image signal processing, 3D geometry, or computer vision (including academic experience) - C/C++ or Python - Development experience on either Windows or Linux - Notable achievements/results in elemental technology development, such as research/basic algorithm development (including academic experience) ■Preferred - SLAM, 3D modeling, and elemental technology development experience - Machine learning, deep learning elemental technology development experience - GPGPU, parallel distributed processing optimization implementation experience - System development experience related to DevOps, MLOps, robot systems, or server-client models ■Required - Ability to collect information from English papers, lectures, document then document it ■Preferred - Ability to understand English papers with help of references and apply them to concrete implementations - Ability to communicate with overseas researchers and conduct joint research and development

Japanese semicon maker holding top share in imaging sensor

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

You will be responsible for developing signal processing technologies utilizing the company’s proprietary image sensors. This includes the creation of simulators and renderers, as well as other computer graphics technologies necessary for implementation. You will also focus on optimizing device and signal processing designs from both hardware and software perspectives, and propose innovative device development utilizing these technologies. ■Team's mission The team is dedicated to researching and developing computer vision and machine learning technologies using the company’s innovative sensor technology. ■Expected responsibility Their focus areas include: A) The development of signal processing and sensing systems utilizing the company’s unique sensors, including Polarization Image Sensors, Event-based Vision Sensors, SWIR Image Sensors, and SPAD Depth Sensors. Our team may use computer graphics technologies such as simulations and renderers to support this development. B) The optimal design of devices and signal processing from both hardware and software perspectives. Our goal is to propose the company’s original sensor devices with unique architecture and high efficiency systems through this optimal design. We also conduct research and development in signal processing technologies, such as image processing and machine learning, in order to implement them as new products and services. ■Your role - Software, algorithm, and system development related to image processing, along with supporting their practical implementation. - As an engineer, you will constantly acquire new skills and expertise to become a reliable expert in computer vision and machine learning technologies. - Take on the role of an expert in developing key technologies that will be integrated into next-generation products and services, leading the development as a core team member. - Engage in the planning and proposing research and development themes and take on the challenge of collaborating with overseas R&D branches and universities. ■Career path You will have the opportunity to build your career path while engaging in collaboration with organizations within the company Group related to image sensors, including overseas locations, as well as through partnerships with universities.

You should possess skills and knowledge in one of the areas in following, along with experience in conducting self-driven research and development: - Software development skills (C++, Python, Deep Learning frameworks, etc.) - Experiences in prototyping systems for research and development in image sensing, computational photography, computer vision, etc. - Specialized knowledge in optimization and acceleration, including systems and hardware. - Expertise in efficient computation for neural networks and experiences in development related to edge AI and hardware implementation, such as on-chip learning. - Experiences in 3D modeling, photogrammetry, and rendering using tools like Blender. - Specialized knowledge in ray tracing (ray marching, SDF, etc.) and implementation experience with technologies like DirectX and OptiX. Basic level (TOEIC 650 or higher)

Japanese semicon maker holding top share in imaging sensor

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

You will be working on AI-based external sensing technology using multi-sensors (camera, LiDAR, RADAR, etc.) required for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems. The main tasks will be developing highly accurate, robust and lightweight models, learning technologies such as self-learning, and data development such as data variation evaluation and automatic annotation. You will also be working on the development of cutting-edge technologies and their product application through collaboration with overseas research institutes and universities. Specifically, you will be working on semantic segmentation, depth estimation, 3D obstacle detection, object detection, route understanding such as lanes and intersections, trajectory prediction functions for other vehicles and people, learning technologies such as self-learning and reinforcement learning, data analysis) You will be working on research and development as a person in charge of algorithm development or system development in a team of several people.

■Required - More than 5 years of experience in deep learning technology and experience applying it to CV tasks (including university research) ■Preferred - Signal processing, computer vision, depth sensing, stereo vision, visual SLAM - 3D modeling, photogrammetry (SFM MVS, Meshing Texturing) - Machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, robot systems - Various sensor fusion technologies (Camera LiDAR RADER IMU GNSS, etc.) - Embedded implementation, GPGPU implementation, parallel distributed processing - Mathematical expertise such as linear algebra and numerical optimization ■English proficiency - Can collect information from English papers and lectures and document and document it - Can understand English papers and translate them into efficient implementations - Can communicate with overseas researchers and conduct research together - Can collect information from English papers / lectures and prepare document / material - Can understand English papers and apply them to efficient implementations - Can communicate with overseas researchers and conduct research together

A Japanese startup developing equipment that enables rapid bacterial species estimation by automating the Gram staining process. Established: 2020 Capital: 205 million yen

Ibaraki-shi, Osaka-fu

You will be responsible for developing image analysis AI for Gram staining automation.

Required: - Linux - Python - Experience in image analysis AI development Preferred: - Experience developing unique AI models NA

Japanese semicon maker holding top share in imaging sensor

Minato-ku, Tokyo

■Team's mission: The team is developing technology for safety and security, based on a concept that the company will cultivate to accelerate the evolution and proposal of mobility experience. As the core of the technology of the automatic driving system, we developed a recognition system SW using Sensor Fusion, which serves as the eyes of the car, and implemented software for sensing functions used in advanced driving support systems (hereinafter referred to as ADAS) such as automatic braking, automatic following, and lane keeping. We have commercialized it and introduced it to customers and the market. ■Your responsibility: The work is related to sensing systems to realize ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems), edge-side sensing functions of self-driving cars, and environmental recognition functions using multiple sensors. i.e. To realize high-precision environment recognition function. Main roles expected: - Signal processing of sensor information, and design, development, and evaluation of road environment object detection algorithm using CV (computer vision) - Leading team in design, development, and evaluation using CV ■Expected position: We have an organization of about 25 members, and you will be expected to lead individual algorithm development (about 5 people), or to lead each group (about 10 people) and represent the technical team and negotiate with customers.

■Required - Experience in design, development, and evaluation using CV (computer vision) - Embedded software development experience in C, C++, etc. ■Optional - Image processing experience using a camera or image signal processing/image recognition technology/OpenCV, etc. (feature point extraction, camera calibration, etc.) - Product software development experience - Embedded software development experience for automotive products - Knowledge of handling in-vehicle sensors such as cameras, millimeter wave radar, and LiDAR, and knowledge of how to evaluate them. - SLAM engine development experience - Development experience using ROS - Image processing experience using OpenCV etc. (feature point extraction, camera calibration, etc.) - Experience using simulator - Experience developing numerical calculation acceleration on GPU - Knowledge of linear algebra and geometry - Control system design ability (classical control, modern control, robust control) Must have: Ability to understand papers and specification documents Preferred: Ability to conduct technical discussion

A Japanese cooking robot startup automating tasks such as cooking, serving, and cleaning by a sophisticated combination of hardware and software technologies. In addition to system integration tailored to the store, and the development of recognition and control software, they also develop some of the hardware in-house or jointly to achieve optimal customization. Established: 2018 Number of employees: 82 Capital: 4.39 billion yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Toyota-shi, Aichi-ken

To create cooking robots and other commercial robots as a team Scope: - Robot related software - Recognition, image processing, etc. - Control, operation planning, etc. - Sensor processing - System programming - Algorithm design and implementation - Overall design of the robot

Required: - Experience using (industrial) robot arms - 3 or more years of practical experience using C/C++, Python, Lisp, Rust, etc., or equivalent knowledge and experience - Bachelor's degree, master's degree or higher in engineering, mathematics, physics or related field Preferred: - Experience in system programming development on Linux (or similar OS) - Robot production experience using ROS or ROS2 - Have a special qualification for industrial robots - Knowledge of control engineering (classical control, modern control) - Knowledge of image processing and deep learning related technologies N.A.

A Japanese venture company providing service in infrastructure maintenance and inspection utilizing UAV, as well as digital data management of facilities data. Owns ultra-compact drone developed in-house based on rich track record. Year of foundation: 2016 Number of employees: 60+ Capital: 1.42 billion yen

Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken

You will develop a sensing system (SLAM system) for small industrial UAV that are used in small indoor spaces. You will be responsible for suggesting improvements to the autonomous flight system of drone currently under development, planning the development schedule, and performing consistent development work from research and development to product development. In addition to the development work, you will also be required to conduct technical research for the development. Tasks in spefic: - Product review and requirements definition in collaboration with product manager - System design and technology verification of autonomous flying drones - Development of sensing systems using multiple sensors (sensor fusion) - Investigation and verification of new sensing algorithms - Testing on actual machine and conducting PoC in simulated environment/real site, etc. Development environment: OS: Linux Development language: C, C++ Version control: Git

Required: - 3+ years' professional experience in either C or C++ - Experience in developing sensing system using sensors such as camera, LiDAR, etc. - Experience developing systems using position/velocity measurement algorithms such as SLAM and Visual/LiDAR Odometry - Experience in robotics technology that combines hardware and software such as robot, autonomous driving, etc. - Basic mathematical knowledge such as linear algebra, differential calculus, and statistics - Experience managing around 10 people as a project leader Preferred: - Experience using SW framework for robot such as ROS - Experience rebuilding kernels - Experience developing hard real-time system - Experience using single board computers such as Jetson in professional context - Development experience at venture/startup - Experience in formulating, verifying, and proving hypotheses for new technologies - Experience in improving known theories and implementing mathematical theory on actual machines We like to work with: - Those who are able to communicate proactively and involve others - Those who can perform zero-based development after reviewing the system - Those who can develop based on flexible ideas whether with existing or new technologies - Those who have a sense of responsibility and ownership, and can tenaciously tackle difficult issues Nice to have

Japanese semicon maker holding top share in imaging sensor

Minato-ku, Tokyo

■Team's mission: The team is developing technology for safety and security, based on a concept that the company will cultivate to accelerate the evolution and proposal of mobility experience. As the core of the technology of the automatic driving system, we developed a recognition system SW using Sensor Fusion, which serves as the eyes of the car, and implemented software for sensing functions used in advanced driving support systems (hereinafter referred to as ADAS) such as automatic braking, automatic following, and lane keeping. We have commercialized it and introduced it to customers and the market. ■Your responsibility The work is related to sensing systems to realize edge-side sensing functions and environmental recognition functions of ADAS and self-driving cars. - Embedded software development (camera systems equipped with image sensors, system software for image recognition and sensor fusion, etc.) - Application development (sensor system / data processing real-time system to realize environmental recognition function, and application UI design) - Development of signal processing functions (design and development of signal processing algorithms for images, millimeter waves, LiDAR, etc.) - Machine learning (algorithm design, optimization, learning environment preparation) ■Team size Each team is approximately 10 people, including main-responsibles, co-responsibiles, and partner vendor members.

■Required - Embedded software development experience in C, C++, etc. ■Optional - Software development experience for products using cameras or image signal processing/image recognition technology - Embedded software development experience for automotive products - Knowledge of handling vehicle sensors such as cameras, millimeter wave radar, and LiDAR, and knowledge of how to evaluate them Must have: - Ability to understand papers and specification documents - 1 year+ experience communicating with overseas vendor or branch Preferred: Ability to conduct technical discussion

Major Japanese electronics manufacturer

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

■Team's mission: This is an R&D organization that conducts everything from research on new algorithms for generative AI to development for business divisions, and is responsible for providing technology to all group companies. In facial video generation, we have contributed to domestic animation production and video generation by transferring facial movements from facial videos to still images and automatically generating lip movements using voice input. In behavior generation, we have contributed to navigation technology for entertainment robots, control technology for drones, and manipulation control for FA robots. ■Your responsibility: We will research and develop generative AI algorithms using machine learning, such as deep learning. - Development of new algorithms for video generation and behavior generation, besides software verification, implementation, and library creation - You will be in charge of technology at a level that can contribute to products, with tasks mainly related to image generation of faces and people, or behavior generation for robots, games, and animations - We also handle fairness and AI ethics, as responsibility with generative AI - There is a lot of collaboration with R&D-related departments, overseas research institutes, and business departments - We also handle AI analysis and generation using data unique to the company group, who have a wide range of businesses such as entertainment, finance, and sports analysis

Required: - Over 3 years of research and development experience in the AI/machine learning field (including university research) - Remarkable achievements/results in core areas such as research/development of fundamental new algorithms - Deep understanding of deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, nnabla) - Software coding skills (Python, C++, etc.) Preferable: - Presentation experience at international conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICLR, SIGGRAPH) - Knowledge and experience in 3DCG and animation Must be able to gather information from English papers / lectures, and have necessary conversations to advance research with overseas researchers

A startup whose core technology is vision-based tactile sensor that enables multi-modal perception at low cost and with high durability. Working on its application to pick-and-place automation in ready-made food production. Foundation: October 2021 Capital: 104 million yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

This role processes images acquired from external cameras and sensors and converts them into the information necessary for motion generation. The role also covers a wide range of image processing, from low-level processing such as feature point tracking to image recognition such as object segmentation, as well as GPU implementation and embedded programming.

Required skills: - Deep learning for computer vision (segmentation, classification, anomaly detection, etc.) - Traditional computer vision skills (non-deep learning) - OpenCV - PyTorch (or other deep learning framework) - C++ - Python Preferred skills: - ROS - Image processing on embedded systems - Robot learning with computer vision Either English or Japanese at business level required

A Japanese venture company planning and developing security robot to work in commercial buildings, office buildings and other facilities. Their autonomous mobile robots are equipped with 3D SLAM by own-made laser sensor and cameras, and are coordinated on cloud platform. The product is in production use at airports and large buildings. Year of foundation: 2016 Capital: approx. 2.2 billion yen Number of employees: appros. 30

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

[System infrastructure development] - Development of software management system for robots: Develop management and update systems for containers that operate on robots - Development of communication infrastructure: Construct and develop communication infrastructure to connect robots to the cloud with high reliability using mobile network etc. - Simulation development: Build a simulation system that supports on-robot software development and evaluation by building a virtual test environment [Low layer robot system development] - Development of device drivers: Create ROS drivers for devices installed on robots and develop calibration tools etc. - Hardware module integration: Analyze and debug the hardware connected to the robot - Embedded software development: Develop firmware for measurement and control devices installed on robots [Environment recognition system development] - Object recognition for security applications using point clouds: Using 3D LiDAR data, develop 3D object recognition and detection systems according to customer requests - Robot image processing: Develop image processing using information such as the position of the robot, fusion processing system for other sensor information and images, etc. [Autonomous navigation system development] - Development of 3D map construction and self-localization system: Develop point-cloud-based probabilistic self-localization system, make it robust, and improve accuracy by fusing a large number of sensor data - Development of robot motion planning system: Develop global and local motion planning system, respond to various environments, enhance robustness etc. - Development of 3D LiDAR data processing system: Achieve high accuracy and reliability of obstacle detection using point cloud [Development of state management system] - Development of a state management system: Organize software module dependencies and develop a system that manages the state of the robot in order to execute user-instructed robot tasks and respond to incidents - Cloud collaboration system: Develop a system that connects the cloud and the state management system on robot - Development of robot's self-diagnosis function [Real-time data distribution system development] - Development of low-latency video distribution system: Develop real-time (sub-second) video processing, encryption, and distribution system to the cloud through mobile network

Mandatory: - C++ (C++11 or later) - Python - Linux - ROS - CI - Unit Testing - GitHub - Agile - Computer Science - Fundamental math knowledge such as linear algebra Preferable: - Deep knowledge in Docker & Linux / udev/systemd / site reliability / AWS - Deep knowledge in mobile communication & network communication / design pattern - Dynamics / knowledge in simulation framework - Knowledge in communication such as USB, and time sync - Ability to read device spec document & circuit diagram / ability to use oscilloscope / spec analysis of communication devices - Development experience on microcontroller - Point cloud processing, PCL - Image processing, OpenCV - Knowledge in probability-statistics / algorithms such as Kalman filter & particle filter - 3D point cloud data processing / SLAM - Optimization, search algorithm - State transition design - AWS IoT / Golang / knowledge in network communication - Image processing / understanding of streaming protocol / understanding of movie & audio encoding Nice to have

Major Japanese electronics maker

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

■Role of the organization The R&D team handles everything from research into new algorithms related to image recognition to development for the business unit. The team handles a wide range of areas, from lightweight algorithms for operation at the edge to high-precision algorithms for operation in the cloud. ■Scope of Work Research and development of image recognition algorithms using deep learning techniques. ■Research & Development Engineer (Image Recognition) - The candidate will be responsible for developing new algorithms in the area of image recognition, as well as software validation, implementation, and library development. - The main tasks of this position are face, human, and object detection, tracking, and segmentation, and will be responsible for technologies that can contribute to products. - The position will contribute to a wide range of company's products and services, from electronics to entertainment. - The position also involves a lot of collaboration with related R&D departments, overseas laboratories, and business units. ■Career Paths You can improve your social implementation skills as well as your machine learning theory. You can learn how to write software for commercialization and how to provide it to business units. In the process, you can also gain various experiences (leadership, interpersonal skills, planning new services, building prototypes and commercial software systems, etc.) in areas that connect research and practical use. ■Workplace Atmosphere The age range is wide, and many members enjoy doing research and development. Many members find what they want to do and work independently rather than following instructions. There is a diversity in the workplace with people who are familiar with image recognition, generative AI, robot control theory, applications, and programming, and technical discussions and consultations can be held without worrying about hierarchical relationships. After Covid, there are many telecommuters, but it depends on the person; some come to work once a week while others come to work every day. It is a place where you can work in your own way.

■Required - At least 3 years of research and development experience (including university research) in the fields of AI, machine learning, and image recognition. ∙- Outstanding track record/achievements in core areas such as research/fundamental new algorithm development. - Deep understanding of deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch/nnabla) - Software coding skills (Python, C++, etc.). ■Preferable Knowledge of hardware and sensor devices Business level

Major Japanese electronics company

Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken

In delivering the evolution of video expression to creators, we are developing camera object recognition and autofocus functions that utilize AI and image processing technology. ・Software development for object recognition and tracking functions using AI/image processing ・Software development of autofocus function using object recognition/tracking function ・HW IP control software development for AI/image processing An opportunity to not only has experience in developing AI, image processing, and autofocus functions, but also proactively takes on the challenge of proposing new functions through discussions and requirement analysis with professional photographers and videographers. In the future, there will be many opportunities to expand the scope of your career by involving in the development of various products within the Group, such as robotics and medical device, making use of your experience in AI/image processing and software development.

■Required ・More than 3 years of embedded software development experience using C/C++ ・Real-time programming experience on Linux/RTOS ■Prefered ・More than 2 years of experience in implementing image processing, signal processing, and sequence control ・Knowledge of camera ・Over 2 years experience in software development ・Knowledge of Machine Learning (Deep Learning), 1 year+ experience in developing functions using Machine Learning Prefer TOEIC 600+

Japanese semicon maker holding top share in imaging sensor

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

[ Mission as a team ] To fuse the optical and electrical evolution of stacked image sensor, which is the source of the company's competency, and conduct advance development and PoC for new products in imaging / sensing domain. [ Team's culture ] Members from wide range of technical background and ages are demonstrating different abilities toward technology development. The atmosphere eases frank conversation among members and managers. You can build career in wide scope from the root of technology development such as cooperation with academic or industrial partners overseas, to exit exploration into market in collaboration with business development members within the team. [ Responsibility ] You will be promoting alliance with industrial and academic partners overseas to facilitate the advance development of simulation technology towards AI model development utilizing image sensor. The mission takes overall approach that covers optics, sensor device, signal processing and AI technology. You are expected to lead advance technology development dealing with broad technical area with the axis on your expertise in image signal processing. [ Position ] Leader of a small team or senior member [ Possible career path ] You can gain experience of launching new business domain from zero as the project starts from alliance development with overseas organizations and relevant groups within the company group toward the new product realization. You can also lean cutting edge technology of wide range required to realize next-generation sensing technology.

Mast have: - 3 years or more professional experience in image signal processing development - Implementation skill in languages such as C++, Python Nice to have: - Knowledge about image sensor or optics - Professional experience utilizing AI technology in image signal processing development Soft skills: - Will to challenge new technology and overcome difficulties to make it real - Strength in logical thinking and conceptual communication - Readiness to contribute to project with technical skills to pioneer new business - Vitality to push forward the tasks that takes cross-organization cooperation Must have: - TOEIC 700+ - Ability to understand technical document and communicate via email (work involves overseas collaboration) Nice to have: - Ability to conduct oral conversation on technical matters (to collaborate with dev centers and partner companies overseas)

Major Japanese electronics company

Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken

Candidate will play either of the following roles depending on experience and preference: - Autofocus control utilizing AI e.g. real-time eye AF, real-time tracking etc. - Signal processing to achieve high-speed tracking in AF(Auto Focus) / AE(Auto Exposure) / AWB(Auto White Balance) - Signal processing and image processing for image sensor to achieve high resolution, high sensitivity and high image quality - High quality shake reduction and stabilization for body and lens, mechatronics control - Digital audio signal processing with high-quality microphone

Must have: - 3+ years' experience of embedded software development in C/C++ (Not applicable to ML engineers) Plus some of the following depending on the role: - Real-time programming on Linux/RTOS - Machine learning (deep learning) - Image processing and signal processing, sequence control - Mechatronics, servo control - Audio signal processind - Knowledge about camera and experience in its software development N.A.

Japanese construction machine maker with high market share in lifting equipments. Overseas revenue is more than 40% and increasing. Founded in 1948 Capital: JPY 13B 2016 Revenue: JPY 179B Number of employees: 3,346

Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa-ken, Japan

Object detection and measurement by image recognition, and algorithm / system development for its application on machines

Must have: - Knowledge in information engineering, image processing, image instrumentation, or image recognition - Software development experience using C, C++ or Python - Experience of machine learning implementation using libraries such as TensorFlow, Chainer, Caffe etc. - Knowledge of statistical analysis Nice to have: - Experience using Matlab or Simulink - Experience developing Android application - Knowledge about deep learning Must have for non-Japanese natives