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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Engineer

Japan, Tokyo-to, Tokyo💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-09-26

Core

Build and deliver production-grade AI solutions in customer environments, translating business needs into technical approaches and ensuring end-to-end ownership.

Role type

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/LLM)

Builds

Production-grade AI solutions, LLM-based systems, and cloud AI platform integrations

Domain

Enterprise AI, Large Language Models (LLM), Cloud Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, LLM system building, cloud AI platforms, stakeholder influence, solution architecture

Preferred skills

AI solution delivery, model quality optimization, complex account dynamics navigation

Technologies

C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, LLM frameworks, Cloud AI platforms

Responsibilities

Shape opportunities and translate business needs into technical approaches; Build and deliver production-grade solutions in customer environments; Engage and influence senior stakeholders to align priorities; Prepare and transition work to FDE crews with clear scope; Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to drive urgency and accountability.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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