Research Engineer・Research Scientist （AI4Science）

Key Responsibilities

・Development of key technologies and system integration for achieving the mission

・Example 1）Training and evaluation of LLMs

・Example 2）Development and evaluation of LLM agents

・Example 3）Development of methodologies to solve domain-specific problems

・Patent application and presentation of research outcomes, including joint research with partners

・Implementation of developed technologies through internal and external collaboration

Required Skills and Experience

・Deep passion and knowledge of the above research topics

・Strong coding skills, specifically proficiency in Python

・Experience in team-based software development using GitHub or similar platforms

・Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Strong background in computer science and data science principles.

・Self-motivated and collaborative research and development experience in one or more of the following areas:

・Interdisciplinary areas, including the intersection of machine learning with science, engineering, drug discovery, life science, etc.

・LLMs and agents

・English communication skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

・Experience in academic publications or real-world applications with significant contributions to both research design and implementation, in one or more of the following areas:

・Example 1, 2, and 3 above and related topics

・Interdisciplinary areas regarding the mission

・Recognized in data science competitions such as Kaggle

・Experience in web application development

Ideal Candidate

・A candidate who shares our mission and is motivated to embrace new business opportunities.

Mission

・Research and development of AI and machine learning (including LLMs and their applications) for science, engineering, and industry (such as life science, drug discovery, materials science, and energy).

・Development of technologies to advance research and industrial applications in the above fields as well as commercialization

What We Offer

Bridge science and generative AI toward real-world applications and commercialization

Working Hours

・Flexible work: Available

・Standard hours: 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM

・Break: 1 hour

・Overtime: Required as needed

Salary and Bonuses

・Monthly Salary: ¥541,667 - ¥1,500,000

・Estimated Annual Salary: ¥6,500,000 - ¥18,000,000

※The upper limit is not guaranteed.

※Monthly and estimated annual salaries include base pay plus fixed overtime allowance (equivalent to 35 hours).

※Overtime pay applies only to non-managerial positions and will be paid additionally if actual overtime exceeds the fixed 35 hours.

※Incentives may be provided separately.

Allowances

・Commuting allowance: up to ¥150,000 per month

・Non-managerial employees: eligible for overtime, night shifts, holiday work, and commuting allowances

・Managerial employees: eligible for management, night shift, and commuting allowances

Holidays and Leave

・Regular holidays: Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays

・Year-end and New Year holidays: December 29 - January 3

・Other company-designated holidays

・Annual paid leave: 6-21 days (number of days granted varies depending on the month of joining)

Benefits

・Social and Health Insurance: Health insurance, employment insurance, workers’ compensation, and welfare pension plan

・Employee Support Programs: Benefit One, premium discounts

・Savings and Retirement Plans: Property accumulation savings program, defined contribution pension plan (401K)

・Insurance Programs: Group life insurance, corporate life insurance, group casualty insurance, corporate casualty insurance, etc.

・Other Welfare Programs: Comprehensive welfare group term insurance