Technical Lead – Westlaw Japan
Core
Lead AI technology strategy and architecture for next-generation legal research solutions (RAG, Deep Research) serving law firms and legal departments in Japan and globally.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Lead (AI/ML Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
AI-powered legal research systems, custom AI agents with multi-component pipelines, RAG, and multi-step reasoning systems.
Domain
Legal technology / AI / Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI/ML strategy formulation, architecture design, RAG system development, LLM implementation, vector database management, DevOps/CI/CD pipeline design, web system development, technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, code review, mentoring.
Preferred skills
Experience with agentic workflows, Open Search, advanced information analysis systems.
Technologies
LLM architectures, RAG, Vector databases, Open Search, CI/CD tools.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute AI technology strategies, lead AI roadmap development and technology selection, design custom AI agents and multi-step reasoning systems, make architectural decisions, review code and architecture, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, lead cross-functional collaboration.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management