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the team behind Sakana Chat 🐟, Sakana Marlin 🐬, and Sakana Fugu 🐡 Define product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy for AI products that redefine what is possible. Tokyo Full-time Japanese (Conversational) & English (Business) At Sakana AI, we are advancing world-class R&D through unique generative AI techniques inspired by nature. Our Product Team is on a mission to leverage our proprietary research to conceptualize and launch AI products that defy traditional boundaries. We are looking for a Product Manager to lead this charge. This is a full-time position based in Japan, regardless of the candidate’s background. Although we listed Japanese (Conversational) as a language requirement, we are developing products from Japan, often for the Japanese market, so candidates who have Business-level or higher Japanese proficiency (JLPT N1 level is a guideline) are preferred. Business-level English proficiency is, of course, a strong plus. Roles and

Responsibilities Vision & Roadmap: Define the product vision and roadmap, driving consensus across

the team and executive leadership. Strategic Foresight: Identify fundamental shifts in how AI impacts society and redefine what is possible. Value Proposition: Explore AI’s potential and translate it into compelling, tangible product value. Cross-functional Leadership: Lead product development in close collaboration with engineers, AI researchers, and designers. Go-to-Market Strategy: Formulate strategies for product launches, pricing models, and market positioning. Global Collaboration: Collaborate effectively as part of a global team that operates in both Japanese and English.

Qualifications and Skills Experience: 3+ years of product management experience at a technology company, or equivalent professional experience. Track Record: Proven experience in zero-to-one product launches or achieving product-market fit. Technical Fluency: A degree in Computer Science, professional experience as a software engineer, or the technical fluency to engage in architectural discussions with engineers. AI Fluency: Ability to stay ahead of LLM and Generative AI trends and translate technical capabilities into product

requirements. Collaboration: Experience working closely with engineers and researchers to commercialize complex technologies. Portfolio Management: Experience managing a portfolio of multiple products is a plus. Passion: Deep interest in the practical application of Generative AI in society. Drive: A history of pursuing ambitious goals with extraordinary passion and dedication. Please submit your CV and Cover Letter in English. ビジネス職（プロダクトマネージャー） Sakana AIでは、自然界から発想を得るユニークな生成AI技術により世界を先駆ける研究開発を行っています。Product Teamでは、独自の研究成果を活かして既存の枠にとらわれないAIプロダクトを構想・市場投入することをミッションとし、その中核を担うProduct Managerを募集しています。 役割と責任 プロダクトのビジョン・ロードマップを策定し、チーム・経営陣と合意形成する。 社会においてAIがどのような意味をもたらし得るのか、根本的なパラダイムシフトを構想する。 AIのもたらす可能性を深く探求し、プロダクトとしての価値提案に落とし込む。 エンジニア、AIリサーチャー、デザイナーと連携し、プロダクト開発を主導する。 プロダクトのローンチ、プライシング、ポジショニングにかかる戦略を策定する。 日本語と英語両方を用いるグローバルなチームにおけるコラボレーション 応募資格およびスキル テクノロジー企業でのプロダクトマネジメント経験 3年以上、あるいはそれに類する実務経験 0→1のプロダクト立ち上げ、またはPMF達成に関わった経験 コンピュータサイエンスの学位、ソフトウェアエンジニアとしての実務経験、またはエンジニアとアーキテクチャの議論が対等にできる深い技術的知見 LLMおよび生成Aの仕組みや最新トレンドに自らキャッチアップし、要件に落とし込める能力） エンジニアやリサーチャーと密に協働し、複雑な技術をプロダクト化した経験 複数プロダクトのポートフォリオ管理経験があれば尚可 生成AIの社会実装に対する強い関心・情熱 人生において、並外れた熱意をもって取り組んでいることがある 英文のCVとカバーレターのご提出をお願いします。 How to Apply 1 Find a role Review the open positions and identify the one that fits your background. 2 Email [email protected] Send a brief introduction and indicate which role you are applying for. 3 Submit the form Complete the Google Form with your CV and cover letter (English). ← Back to all open positions © Sakana AI 株式会社