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Applied AI Architect

AnthropicTokyo, JapanApplied AI
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
23 Jan 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Applied AI Architect position at Anthropic in Tokyo, Japan, is a pre-sales technical advisory role focused on helping large enterprises successfully integrate Claude into their tech stacks. This position suits experienced customer-facing professionals with native-level Japanese fluency who are passionate about safe and reliable artificial intelligence systems.

Role Overview

As a member of the Applied AI team, the architect serves as a trusted technical advisor guiding large enterprises through their adoption journey in Japan. This involves partnering with account executives from initial technical discovery through evaluation and deployment. The professional works closely with internal sales, product, and engineering groups to design scalable architectures that leverage Claude API and Claude for Work.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with account executives across Japan to translate customer requirements into actionable technical implementations aligned with business goals.
Act as the primary technical advisor throughout the entire Claude adoption journey, driving internal coordination across multiple stakeholders.
Support enterprise customers building solutions using both the Claude API and Claude for Work.
Create and deliver tailored technical content ranging from deep dives for developer teams to business value conversations with executives.
Guide technical architecture decisions and help clients integrate Claude effectively into existing technology stacks.
Assist organizations in developing evaluation frameworks to measure Claude performance for unique use cases.
Identify common integration patterns and share insights back with product and engineering teams.
Travel occasionally to customer sites for workshops, technical deep dives, and relationship building.
Maintain strong, up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in large language model capabilities.

Requirements

Experience in technical customer-facing roles such as Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer, or Technical Account Manager.
Native-level Japanese fluency and business-level English proficiency.
Experience working with enterprise customers and navigating complex buying cycles involving multiple stakeholders.
Exceptional ability to build relationships and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives and engineering teams.
Five or more years of relevant professional experience.
Experience designing scalable cloud architectures and integrating enterprise systems.
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field of study.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Python.
Familiarity with common large language model frameworks and tools, or a background in machine learning and data science.
Excitement for cross-organizational collaboration and balancing competing priorities.
A passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed.
Enthusiasm for thinking creatively about safe and beneficial technology use.

Skills and Tools

Python
LLM frameworks and tools
Cloud architectures and enterprise system integration
Technical communication and executive presentation

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
Flexible working hours.
A collaborative office space with a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.
Visa sponsorship provided where applicable.

About the Company

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that remain safe and beneficial for society. The organization functions as a single cohesive team tackling large-scale empirical research with a strong emphasis on collaboration, communication, and safety.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in joining the team should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application and review open positions.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What language proficiencies are required for this role?

Candidates must have native-level Japanese fluency and business-level English proficiency.

Is remote work permitted for the Applied AI Architect position?

The role follows a location-based hybrid policy where staff are expected to be in the office at least 25% of the time, based out of Tokyo, Japan.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this position?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and works with an immigration lawyer to assist successful candidates with the process.

What level of experience is expected?

The position requires five or more years of relevant experience in technical customer-facing roles such as Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer, or Technical Account Manager.

What is the primary focus of the Applied AI Architect?

The architect acts as a pre-sales technical advisor helping large enterprises in Japan understand Claude's value and integrate it successfully into their technology stacks.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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