Forward Deployed Engineer (AI), native or fluent Japanese, consulting background, Tokyo

Location requirement

You must already be living in Japan. We do not relocate or sponsor visas from overseas for this role, and applications from outside Japan will not be considered.

The context

Abbeal is recruiting a Forward Deployed Engineer for one of our client companies in Tokyo. The role sits between engineering and the customer: you go on site, understand how the business really works, and turn AI into something that runs in production for them.

What you'll do

• Work directly with customers, in Japanese, to understand their processes and where AI can actually help
• Design and deploy AI solutions (LLM, generative AI, RAG, agents) in the customer's environment, from prototype to production
• Bridge business teams, product and engineering, and translate needs into concrete technical work
• Bring field feedback back to the product team
• Present, explain and defend your choices in front of business stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Based in Japan, with the right to work here
• Native or JLPT N1 Japanese. N2 can work for an outstanding profile
• English is a plus, not a requirement
• Experience in a Big 4 or a consulting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Accenture or similar)
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of AI: LLMs, generative AI, putting AI into production for clients
• Comfortable in front of clients and in the code

Terms

• Permanent position with our client (direct hire)
• Tokyo
• JPY 9M to 20M gross per year depending on profile
• Start as soon as possible