Forward Deployed Engineer (AI), native or fluent Japanese, consulting background, Tokyo

Japan, Tokyo No remote work (on-site) AI / Machine Learning / NLP, Software Development / Programming Full-Time

Location requirement
You must already be living in Japan. We do not relocate or sponsor visas from overseas for this role, and applications from outside Japan will not be considered.

Terms
- Permanent position with our client (direct hire)
- Tokyo
- Salary discussed at the first call
- Start as soon as possible

The context
Abbeal is recruiting a Forward Deployed Engineer for one of our client companies in Tokyo. The role sits between engineering and the customer: you go on site, understand how the business really works, and turn AI into something that runs in production for them.

- Based in Japan, with the right to work here
- Native or JLPT N1 Japanese. N2 can work for an outstanding profile
- English is a plus, not a requirement
- Experience in a Big 4 or a consulting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Accenture or similar)
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of AI: LLMs, generative AI, putting AI into production for clients
- Comfortable in front of clients and in the code

- Work directly with customers, in Japanese, to understand their processes and where AI can actually help
- Design and deploy AI solutions (LLM, generative AI, RAG, agents) in the customer's environment, from prototype to production
- Bridge business teams, product and engineering, and translate needs into concrete technical work
- Bring field feedback back to the product team
- Present, explain and defend your choices in front of business stakeholders

Stack: LLM / Generative AI, RAG / AI agents, Python, Cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP), AI in production, client-facing consulting.

Full job page: https://abbeal.com/en/careers/forward-deployed-engineer-ai-japanese-consulting-tokyo
Questions: recrutement@abbeal.com

No remote work (on-site)

Country / Region

Japan

Prefecture (State)

Tokyo

Location (Address)

Minato-ku

1-23-5 Higashi-Azabu