AI Application Engineer - Gen-AI Product Innovation Section, Conversational Experience Department (CXD)

Job Description: Business Overview Our Rakuten Group mission is to empower people and society through innovation. The Group offers more than 70 diverse services, including e-commerce services such as - Internet shopping mall, financial services such as , Mobile network operator business - , and professional sports. Department Overview The vision of the Conversational Experiences Department (CXD) is to change the world’s view of what is possible with AI by creating incredible experiences that ‘just work’. We propose, design, and build AI experiences that bring joy and value to Rakuten businesses, and our mission is to bring these experiences to the world. We build Conversational AI products such as chatbots, voice assistants, and semantic search. We have been employing Large Language Model (LLM) technology for several years, and are on the cutting edge of Japanese language solutions. Our mission is to actualize 'shopping is entertainment' and maximize the value of Rakuten ecosystem through the delivery of super personal assistants. Position: Why We Hire We are seeking top-tier AI application engineers to join us in developing groundbreaking super personal assistants for Rakuten Group. 　 Position Details To design, develop, and scale up personal assistants for Rakuten Group companies using Gen-AI and conversational AI. 　 Mandatory Qualifications: - Solid foundation in computer science and software development in real-world problems. - Sharing our mission and challenge spirit. - Skilled in both teamwork and independent work. 　 Desired Qualifications: - Experienced in developing high-scale software for millions or billions of customers. - Extensive expertise in Gen-AI and conversational AI. - Proficient in Japanese. #engineer #applicationsengineer #technologyservicediv In Japanese, Rakuten stands for ‘optimism.’ It means we believe in the future. It’s an understanding that, with the right mind-set, we can make the future better by what we do today. So we challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate and experiment, to create a better, brighter future for everyone. Today, our 70+ businesses span e-commerce, digital content, communications and fintech, bringing the joy of discovery to almost 1.3 billion members across the world. If you have any trouble logging in, please contact us here Rakuten Group, Inc.: rakuten-recruiting-info@mail.rakuten.com Please read the Application Requirements(EN) / 募集要項(JP) before applying. Our Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Application Documents Rakuten’s corporate mission is to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.” We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. Because of this, you are not required to submit any of the following information in order to apply for our job positions. - Gender - Age - Photo - Nationality - Information not related to business, such as ideological beliefs, family structure, etc. * For legal compliance, we may ask you about your work eligibility. See the details