#214 [AI & Robotics] Android Developers

Company Overview

They are a cutting-edge AI startup that combines deep learning and robotics to develop AI software that promotes automation in manufacturing and logistics sites. In a global environment attracting talented individuals from around the world, they are tackling the serious social challenge of labor shortages.

<Cutting-edge AI technology that fundamentally transforms “automation” in manufacturing and logistics>

The company’s core technology is one that minimizes robot control programming using AI (machine learning).

Reduced costs: Instead of expensive specialized sensors, it enables high-precision object recognition and picking using inexpensive, general-purpose cameras.

High versatility: Because robots learn autonomously in a 3D virtual space, it eliminates the need for extensive testing on actual machines, allowing for immediate adaptation to a wide variety of objects (workpieces). They have also formed capital and business alliances with major companies such as Bridgestone, accelerating social implementation.

＜Attractiveness＞

This is a highly international environment where talented AI researchers and robotics engineers from all over the world gather. English is often the official language within the company, allowing you to experience world-class technical discussions and diverse team management while working in Japan.

Job Description

This position involves end-to-end involvement, from requirements definition to design, implementation, testing, and post-release improvements. You’ll collaborate with backend engineers, designers, and AI/full-stack/digital twin/robot teams to shape a service for the Japanese market.

*While English is the official company language, you’ll frequently communicate in Japanese with team members.

■Job Details:
This is not a purely management role; your primary role will be as an implementation engineer who writes code.

Business trips to client sites may occasionally occur. *The frequency is not expected to be high.

<Android Smartphone App Development>
◇Design, implementation, and testing of native apps using Kotlin (Android)
◇Screen and feature implementation based on UI/UX design

<Quality Control and Code Review>
◇Quality improvement and knowledge sharing through code reviews with team members
◇Continuous improvement such as performance improvement and crash handling

<Backend/Cloud Integration>
◇App development and implementation using cloud services such as AWS
◇Implementation of backend integration via REST API
◇Specification adjustment and requirements definition with server-side/infrastructure teams

<Team Development>
◇Version control using Git, task management using Jira, etc.
◇Feature implementation and improvement through collaboration with designers and other engineers
◇Collaboration and mutual support with related areas (AI/full-stack, etc.) as needed

Requirements(Not all requirements are necessary. ）

* 3+ years of practical experience in Android (Kotlin) app development
* Experience using version control tools such as Git
* Basic skills in using task management tools such as Jira
* Understanding of basic programming concepts (object-oriented programming, asynchronous processing, etc.)
* Experience using cloud services such as AWS (and experience in developing and implementing smartphone applications targeting these services)

* The following language skills are required:
* Required Japanese: Conversational level
* Required English: Business level

Preferred Requirements

• Experience releasing or maintaining commercial applications
• Experience with modern Kotlin-based Android development (Jetpack, Coroutines, etc.)
• Experience proposing improvements from a UI/UX perspective
• Experience developing in a startup or small, elite team

Terms and Conditions

• Annual Salary: 5 – 15 million JPY

• Bonus: None

• Salary Increase: Once a year

• Probation Period: 6 months

• Location: Tokyo

• Social Insurance: Fully covered

• Working Hours: Flexible hours. Core time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays

• Average Overtime: 20～30 hours

• Smoking Cessation Measures: Non-smoking indoors

Selection Process

• Selection Flow: Interview 3

• Required Documents: They require a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) for the initial screening.

• Interview Language: Japanese  or English