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ELYZA, an AI startup from the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Lab, is seeking an Applied Research Engineer (Senior MLE). The role involves solving customer challenges by developing cutting-edge models and AI agents, focusing on social implementation of advanced AI technologies.
Must-haves
- 3+ years of experience in ML, NLP, image, or voice processing (hypothesis testing and modeling for real-world challenges).
- Experience implementing and validating paper-based methods for real-world problems.
- Experience developing ML models using Python.
- Business-level Japanese communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in fine-tuning LLMs for specific domains.
- Experience designing and implementing AI Agents / Multi-Agent Systems.
- Experience with LLM compression, optimization, and real-time inference.
- Experience developing multimodal LLMs (VLMs, voice LLMs).
- Client negotiation, project management, team development experience.
Tech stack
PythonhaystackAmazon OpenSearch ServiceGoogle CloudAWSTerraformGithubSlackNotionDiscord
Work style
Full remote work is possible within Japan. Choice between remote and in-office work. Super flextime system (no core hours: flexible hours from 6:00 to 22:00).
Other notes
Annual salary: ¥9,000,000 - ¥15,000,000. Stock option system available. Side jobs and concurrent employment permitted.