Product Manager
Tokyo-based frontier AI R&D company that develops nature-inspired AI research and commercial AI products for enterprises and users.
Funding history
About Sakana AI K.K.
Sakana AI develops frontier AI research inspired by collective intelligence and self-evolution, alongside AI products and applied solutions for enterprises and Japan’s public sector.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will define the product vision and roadmap, identify opportunities for AI products, turn technical capabilities into product value, and lead cross-functional product development. You will shape launch, pricing, and positioning strategies while collaborating in Japanese and English.
Requirements
- 3+ years of product management experience at a technology company or equivalent professional experience
- Experience launching zero-to-one products or achieving product-market fit
- Computer Science degree, software engineering experience, or technical fluency for architecture discussions
- Knowledge of LLM and generative AI trends
- Experience commercializing complex technologies with engineers and researchers
- Interest in practical generative AI applications
Responsibilities
- Define the product vision and roadmap and build consensus with the team and executive leadership
- Identify fundamental shifts in how AI affects society
- Translate AI potential into tangible product value
- Lead product development with engineers, AI researchers, and designers
- Formulate product-launch, pricing, and market-positioning strategies
- Collaborate in Japanese and English
Hiring Process
Find a role; email careers@sakana.ai with a brief introduction and the role; submit the Google Form with a CV and English cover letter.