Forward Deployed Engineer

**About the company:** Aquent Minato-ku, Tokyo Aquent is a global leader in creative, marketing, and digital talent solutions, supporting a network of over 2 million professionals across 8 countries. Read more **Responsibilities:** Deployment & Operational Integration: Embed within recruiting operations to analyze workflows, define technical requirements, and customize AI solutions for Japanese business practices. Hands-on Development: Build system integrations, data pipelines, and rapid prototypes (PoC). Directly debug and resolve production issues in the code base. Multi-LLM Architecture: Apply advanced LLM techniques (RAG, prompt engineering, evaluation metrics) using multiple LLMs optimized for latency, cost, and task complexity. Leverage modern tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot daily. Global Alignment: Collaborate closely with US engineering teams to translate local requirements into scalable product capabilities. Requirements 5+ years of software engineering experience with active hands-on coding capability. Hands-on development experience and technical judgment with LLMs, RAG, or AI integration. Proven track record of defining technical requirements through direct interaction with internal users or client stakeholders. Japanese: Native or Business Level (JLPT N1 equivalent required) to navigate Japanese business documents and negotiations. English: Business Level for technical discussions, code reviews, and architectural alignment with US teams. Location: Current residence in Japan with valid work authorization, located within commuting distance of our Tokyo office (Hybrid, approx. 2 days/week on-site). Nice to haves While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following. Background as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Architect, Customer Engineer, or Technical Consultant. Experience in Staffing, HR Tech, Search Engines, Matching Algorithms, or Data Pipelines. Experience designing enablement programs or supporting software adoption for non-technical teams. Experience working across multicultural (Japan–US) engineering environments. Compensation ¥8,000,000 ~ ¥15,000,000 annually. **Requirements:** 5+ years of software engineering experience with active hands-on coding capability. Hands-on development experience and technical judgment with LLMs, RAG, or AI integration. Proven track record of defining technical requirements through direct interaction with internal users or client stakeholders. Japanese: Native or Business Level (JLPT N1 equivalent required) to navigate Japanese business documents and negotiations. English: Business Level for technical discussions, code reviews, and architectural alignment with US teams. Location: Current residence in Japan with valid work authorization, located within commuting distance of our Tokyo office (Hybrid, approx. 2 days/week on-site). **Nice to have:** While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following. Background as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Architect, Customer Engineer, or Technical Consultant. Experience in Staffing, HR Tech, Search Engines, Matching Algorithms, or Data Pipelines. Experience designing enablement programs or supporting software adoption for non-technical teams. Experience working across multicultural (Japan–US) engineering environments. **Compensation:** ¥8,000,000 ~ ¥15,000,000 annually.