Noeon Research is an ambitious deep-tech startup working on a novel natively agentic AI system with general capabilities. We are an international 30-people team with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
We are looking for an aspiring professional in the early years of their career to join our RnD team.
Type: Full-time / Part-time.
Location: Fully remote from anywhere in the world. However, EMEA / APAC preferred for a better time zone overlap with the Tokyo HQ.
Relocation: Not required, but is available upon request.
Requirements
Experience:
- [essential] Proven experience in working with large language models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, T5, BERT).
- [essential] At least 2 years of experience in Machine Learning or Natural Language Processing (NLP).
- [essential] Hands-on experience in fine-tuning and deploying language models for specific tasks.
- [required] Designing and deploying RAG-enhanced solutions for enterprise use cases.
- [advantageous] Open-source projects in the AI/NLP domain.
- [advantageous] Work experience in startups.
- [advantageous] Track record of papers accepted for publication in peer-reviewed international conferences and academic journals.
Technical skills:
- [required] Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- [required] Experience with NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, NLTK).
- [advantageous] Knowledge of cloud platforms and MLOps (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, or Kubernetes).
- [advantageous] Ability to integrate language models with external data sources, APIs, and knowledge graphs.
- [essential] Experience in implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows.
- [essential] Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS) and retrieval systems.
- [essential] Ability to design pipelines for document retrieval, indexing, and real-time query response.
- [essential] Familiarity with optimization techniques for LLMs (e.g., pruning, quantization, knowledge distillation).
- [essential] Experience in combining neural models with symbolic reasoning systems or rule-based approaches.
- [essential] Understanding of ontologies, graph-based representations, and symbolic logic frameworks.
- [essential] Understanding of distributed computing and GPU/TPU acceleration.
Educational background:
- [advantageous] Degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computational Linguistics, or a related technical discipline.
Soft skills:
- [essential] Proactive mindset to stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, NLP, and neuro-symbolic systems.
- [essential] Fluent in conversational and written business English (C1+).
- [required] Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- [advantageous] Experience working using Agile framework.
Personal qualities
- Individual responsibility. You respect key deadlines and pass on the results of your work to your teammates in an appropriate condition.
- Lifelong learning. You recognise areas for growth and proactively learn new skills and knowledge for your current and prospective areas of responsibility.
- Vision & planning. You can plan your work several weeks ahead and can juggle multiple projects at once. You know when to postpone a task to keep your workload manageable.
- Thoroughness. You cover every important aspect of your task leaving out no crucial detail.
- Proactiveness and initiative. You offer help if you have spare capacity. You take initiative and pitch your own projects to others.
- Critical thinking. You question every judgement, claim or number and can engage in a healthy debate with your teammates.
- Dynamic, out-of-the-box mindset. You can challenge existing ways, abandon well-trodden paths and embrace the new in the name of the great.
What we offer
At Noeon Research, our team is the heart and soul of our innovation. Comprised of diverse, talented individuals from various backgrounds, we are united by our passion for pushing the boundaries of technology and transforming the AI landscape. By joining us, you may expect:
- Competitive Salary. Depending on the candidate's skill level, our target salary range is 14-17M JPY per year for a full-time position and equity compensation (options).
- Flexible Schedule. Outside scheduled team meetings, teammates are free to work on their tasks independently. When to work is a personal choice. Just do not overwork – that is inefficient.
- Autonomy. High autonomy is crucial for us – the small and agile team can achieve a breakthrough if its members are professional and independent. However, we promote helping each other. That is crucial too.
- Low Bureaucracy. What we value most are performance and results, not a strict process following. However, metrics, processes, and documentation are important too. We just keep their priorities low.
- Medical Allowance. Compensation of overseas health insurance and additional medical costs.
- Language Courses. Support for English and Japanese language training.
How to apply
Please send your CV along with a brief cover letter to hiring[at]noeon.ai
You can help your application by adding Cover Letter, links to your GitHub, short samples of your academic or extracurricular work demonstrating relevant skills and knowledge.
