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Applied AI Engineer

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

About this role

The Applied AI Engineer role at Anthropic in Tokyo, Japan, involves driving the adoption of frontier artificial intelligence by developing tailored large language model solutions for prominent enterprises. This position suits technology professionals with customer-facing experience who want to help organizations integrate safe and reliable AI systems into their existing infrastructure.

Role Overview

As a member of the Applied AI team, the professional in this role will act as a primary technical advisor for prospective enterprise customers evaluating Claude across Japan. The position requires collaborating closely with sales, product, and engineering colleagues to architect innovative solutions that address complex business needs while maintaining high standards of safety and reliability. Occasional travel to client sites for workshops and implementation support is required.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate how Claude solves high-value business challenges through system architectures and advanced prompting techniques.
Partner with account executives to align customer requirements with Claude's technical capabilities.
Build customized pilots, prototypes, and evaluation suites to support customer adoption.
Provide guidance on optimal setup, architecture, and integration into existing client infrastructure.
Support onboarding procedures and serve as a continuous technical advisor throughout implementation and beyond.
Lead the strategy and execution for innovative solutions utilizing the latest model capabilities across Japan.

Requirements

Experience working as a Technical Product Manager, Forward Deployed Engineer, or Platform Engineer.
Native-level fluency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English.
Proven ability to design novel technical solutions within a developing business environment in Japan.
Strong technical aptitude for partnering with engineers, along with deep proficiency in Python.
Four or more years of professional experience in a relevant field.
Recent background in building production systems utilizing large language models.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice to Have

Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to different domains based on specific business challenges.
Enthusiasm for cross-organizational collaboration and balancing competing priorities.
Passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Tools

Python
Large Language Models (LLMs)
System Architecture Design
Technical Consulting and Communication

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation time and parental leave.
Flexible working hours.
Office space designed for team collaboration with a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff in-office at least 25% of the time.
Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.

About the Company

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that benefit society. The organization functions as a single cohesive team focused on large-scale research efforts, treating AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit an application directly through the official Anthropic careers page.

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 visa sponsorship available for this position?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas for qualifying candidates and retains an immigration lawyer to assist with the process.

What is the work location policy for this job?

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

How many years of experience are required?

The position requires 4+ years of experience in a relevant field, matching internal job level requirements.

What programming language is required?

Strong proficiency in Python is required for the Applied AI Engineer position.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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