Meet the new Build+ AI & Data Team
AI is here and it’s transforming how the world works.
And nowhere is that transformation more urgently needed than in Japan.
That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our dedicated AI & Data Recruitment Team at Build+.
Why AI? And why now?
Japan is at a turning point.
The country faces unique challenges like an aging population, a shrinking workforce, and outdated legacy systems across many industries. AI has the potential to solve these challenges in Japan.
And with the market already valued at ¥1.2 trillion (approx. $8B) and set to triple by 2030, the need for technical talent is skyrocketing.
“Japan is known for its strength in industrial AI, robotics, and embedded systems. There’s a real focus on solving social problems, especially in elder care, mobility, and manufacturing.”
(Devi Budathoki, Associate Consultant at Build+)
What’s unique about Japan’s AI landscape?
Compared to the U.S. or China, Japan has a smaller startup ecosystem for AI, but it is a leader in applying AI to hardware and industry. Key players like Toyota, Hitachi, SoftBank Robotics, or Preferred Networks are pushing the boundaries in areas like:
Robotics
Smart Manufacturing
Healthcare & Elder Care
Automotive & Autonomous Mobility
Recognizing this potential, the Japanese government has also taken an active role in accelerating AI development. It encourages investment in R&D, promotes industry adoption, and implements responsible regulatory frameworks. The goal is to build a “super-smart society.”
All of this creates a strong, growing demand for AI professionals across industries.
What AI roles are in demand in Japan?
AI careers in Japan span a wide spectrum.
Here are some of the most in-demand positions our new team covers:
Machine Learning Engineers
MLOps Engineers
Data Scientists
NLP Specialists
Computer Vision Engineers
Robotics Engineers
AI Product Engineers & AI Product Managers
Prompt Engineers (LLM-focused)
Generative AI Specialists
“The industry is evolving fast. Strong programming skills in Python, R, and Java are key, along with experience in frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. And NLP, computer vision, and deep learning skills are especially valued right now.”
(Devi Budathoki, Associate Consultant at Build+)
Meet The Team
AI is changing the world, and we help companies find the right people to make that happen.
Need to hire data talent? Want to build your career in AI?
Our new AI & Data Team at Build+ is here to help!
