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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
