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Senior Research Scientist Jobs in Tokyo, Japan at Build+
Title: Senior Research Scientist
Company: Build+
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Senior Research Scientist | Computer Vision, Generative AI, and Scientific Machine Learning
A fast-growing technology company in Tokyo is building a world-class research team to tackle one of the most challenging problems in applied AI: automating engineering and manufacturing design.
This role is ideal for researchers in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Scientific Computing, Applied Mathematics, or related fields who want to work on fundamental research with direct real-world impact.
Research areas include:
• Computer Vision for engineering drawings and technical documents
• Geometric Deep Learning and 3D shape understanding
• Generative Models for design automation
• Physics-Informed Machine Learning
• Surrogate Modeling and Simulation Acceleration
• Optimization and Scientific Computing
What you will do:
• Conduct cutting-edge research in AI and computational engineering
• Develop novel algorithms and prototypes
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy research into production
• Publish and present research findings
• Help define the long-term research roadmap
Requirements:
• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong publication record in leading conferences or journals
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
- Computer Vision
- Generative AI
- Geometric Deep Learning
- Scientific Machine Learning
- Optimization
- Computational Mechanics
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch
• Ability to work independently and lead research initiatives
Preferred:
• Experience with CAD, finite element analysis, or simulation tools
• Industry research experience
• Interest in applying advanced AI to large-scale industrial problems
Why this role stands out:
• Opportunity to work on genuinely novel research problems
• Strong commitment to long-term R&D
• Excellent compensation and stock options
• International engineering culture
• Direct impact on one of the world’s largest industries
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid)
Compensation: Competitive, including equity
