Lead Data Scientist (Full Remote Work)

• Data Scientist (Lead) for Business Solutions Company
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Tokyo | Osaka (Full Remote Work)
• Japanese Level: Advanced

About the Company

This venture-backed company specializes in creating solutions for businesses, including geographic information system (GIS) technologies, customer mapping, and cloud-based CRM services. With significant growth of about 200% in the last three years, the company serves major clients, including Asahi, and is now expanding globally with a capital of over ¥300 million. The company is actively hiring international talent to foster a diverse and global work environment.

Job Description

The company’s mission is to innovate the "last mile" for field workers through digital transformation (DX) by utilizing geospatial technology and stay detection technology. They provide solutions to businesses using cloud CRM platforms like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics to maximize efficiency and engagement.

As a Data Scientist (Lead), you will lead the development and implementation of AI/ML algorithms to enhance the company’s products. Your role will involve integrating multivariate analysis of various data types (CRM, activity, weather, and foot traffic) to maximize user value and help the company expand its globally-used products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of AI/ML algorithms for product enhancement
• Integrate algorithms into products using cloud services like Azure and AWS
• Develop and operate services within the company

Attractive Aspects

• Innovative Technology: The company utilizes unique proprietary technologies, such as geospatial and patented stay detection technology.
• Customer-Focused Products: The company’s product is highly valued by customers, with a 99% contract renewal rate.
• Global Expansion: The company is actively expanding into APAC, and you will be part of developing products used worldwide.
• Hybrid Work: Full remote work environment with optional office attendance for team-building.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and autonomy in the role with low overtime.

Requirements

Must:

• Passionate about the company’s mission and products
• Customer-oriented with a focus on UI/UX
• Strong desire for growth and learning
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics, mathematics, or information science
• Experience in AI/ML research and development or data science
• Proficient in programming languages for AI/ML (Python, R, JavaScript, or Haskell)
• Advanced Japanese

Preferred:

• Publications or presentations at international AI/ML conferences
• Ph.D. in AI/ML, applied mathematics, or related fields
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience in commercial development and application development

Conditions

• Working Hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00
• Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Summer Holidays, End of Year/New Year Holidays
• Insurance: Worker’s Accident Compensation, Unemployment, Welfare Pension, Health Insurance
• Remote Work: Fully remote