Conversational AI Engineer, Japan
Job Description
Cookpad, a leading food tech company, is seeking a Conversational AI Engineer for their innovative Moment product in Tokyo, Japan. This role sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cooking technology, working on a personal coaching service that helps people learn to cook in an innovative way.
The position requires expertise in designing and implementing sophisticated dialogue systems using cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs) and conversational AI techniques. You'll be responsible for creating engaging, natural, and context-aware user interactions that enhance the cooking learning experience through the Moment platform.
As a senior member of the team, you'll work on developing advanced prompt engineering strategies, implementing robust systems for intent recognition and context management, and building personalization capabilities into conversations. The role requires strong Python programming skills and extensive experience with modern generative AI models.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a fast-paced, highly ambitious team in Cookpad's Meguro, Tokyo office. The company provides competitive compensation and supports international candidates with relocation and visa sponsorship if needed. This is primarily an on-site role, allowing you to collaborate closely with team members and contribute to shaping the future of home cooking through innovative AI solutions.
You'll be joining a company with a global presence across Japan, Indonesia, UK, France, and Italy, working on technology that makes a real impact on how people learn and experience cooking. The role combines technical expertise in AI with practical applications in the food tech domain, making it an unique opportunity for someone passionate about both technology and culinary innovation.
Responsibilities For Conversational AI Engineer, Japan
- Design and implement sophisticated dialogue systems that maintain context across multiple user interactions
- Develop and optimize advanced prompt engineering strategies for LLMs
- Create natural, engaging conversational flows with appropriate personality and tone
- Implement robust systems for intent recognition, entity extraction, and context management
- Develop fallback mechanisms and escalation paths for handling ambiguous inputs
- Build personalization capabilities into conversations based on user preferences
- Integrate conversational interfaces with backend APIs and services
- Translate business and product requirements into technical conversational AI solutions
- Take ownership of features from concept through production deployment
- Document conversation design patterns, flows, and implementation details
Requirements For Conversational AI Engineer, Japan
- Solid professional software engineering background with senior level industry experience
- Strong Python programming skills with production-level experience
- Hands-on experience building applications with modern generative AI models (LLMs)
- Demonstrated expertise in prompt engineering and optimization techniques
- Experience designing and implementing dialogue management systems
- Experience with multi-agent systems for complex conversational workflows
- Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Proficiency in modern software engineering best practices
- Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Benefits For Conversational AI Engineer, Japan
- Competitive salary
- Relocation support
- Japan work visa sponsorship if required
- Full-time employment in Tokyo
