Machine Learning Engineer - Working in Japan at LINE Corporation (Tokyo, Japan)

Both Japanese speakers and Non-Japanese speakers welcomed (if working in Fukuoka/ Kyoto). 

There are many English speakers working with the company. Successful applicants without Japanese language skills may be asked to attend a Japanese training course for half of every working day for at least 3 months ~ 12 months after arriving in Fukuoka/ Kyoto. This training is paid for by the employer, and is an excellent chance to pick up new language skills. We encourage employees to reach JLPT Level 2 within few years of commencement.

Choose your work location depending on your Japanese language skills!

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   Non-Japanese Speakers: Assigned to Fukuoka/ Kyoto office. However, those wishing to transfer to Tokyo office may do so after attaining basic conversational skills if desired.

   
   
   
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   Japanese Speakers: Can select Tokyo/ Fukuoka/ Kyoto office if Japanese skills equivalent to JLPT Level 2 or above.

   
   
   

We are looking for experienced Machine Learning Engineers to join our group.

Many of the world's best engineers work with the company, and approximately 30% of them hail from overseas. Experienced IT engineers who can put the user's perspective first and wish to make a positive impact on the tens of millions of daily users are encouraged to apply!

Job Description:

At LINE, we develop and operate various services, but going beyond the service business domain, we render cross-sectional data analysis such as data logging or the usage trends of numerous platforms. In the future, the efficient utilization of data will become increasingly critical.

In this position, you will be developing machine learning and data mining technologies to launch new services and improve existing platforms. In addition, you will be responsible for building our machine learning infrastructure (e.g., constructing an efficient machine-learning environment to handle large-scale data, developing model distribution and monitoring systems, etc.).

This position will also allow you to consider and actually apply new technologies/knowledge related to machine learning in all of our services to solve various issues that have never arisen before.

Skills & Requirements

Required Skills:

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• At least 1 year related experience.
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• Expertise in machine learning, computer science, and mathematics
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• Knowledge/experience with distributed processing systems (e.g., Hadoop, MPI, etc.)
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• The ability to conduct analysis and make proposals with an understanding of business
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Preferred Skills: 

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• The ability to implement data search algorithms, feature quantity conversion, machine-learning model derivation, system implementation, and performance evaluation with large-scale data
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• Experience in service development using machine learning
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• Language skills (Japanese/English)
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Who We’re Looking For:

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• Those who are highly motivated to solve business issues with machine-learning technologies.
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• Those who are eager to create innovative machine-learning technologies.
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Working hours: Discretionary and flexible according to abilities and speed of task completion; if all tasks and projects are completed well and on time, you do not need to stay in the office for extended periods of time.

Salary: Minimum salary starting from 6 million Japanese Yen per annul (higher compensation will be provided based on skills and experience and is negotiable).

*Other details to be discussed during interviews.

 <Please note>

Candidates CANNOT apply more than one position at a time.
You are welcome to reapply for any positions within the group again after a period of 12 months has passed.

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