【AI Lab | 年収~2000万円】VP of Engineering (VPoE) | Build and Scale High-Performance Engineering Organizations

GAIDOOR株式会社 (Shibuya, Japan) Follow 3 hours ago

Full-time Architecture Quality Improvement Executive Leadership Organizational Design Stakeholder Management

One of our key clients, a rapidly growing AI and Digital Transformation company in Japan, is looking for an experienced VP of Engineering (VPoE) to help shape the future of its engineering organization.

With Generative AI transforming the way companies build products and operate, our client is investing heavily in AI-driven solutions, engineering excellence, and organizational growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a company where technology is at the core of the business and where engineering leaders have a direct impact on product strategy, team growth, and company success.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing future leaders, improving engineering culture, and creating scalable development organizations.

Unlike many traditional management roles, this position offers the opportunity to remain close to technology while playing a key role in company-wide decision-making and organizational strategy.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to build and scale engineering teams in a fast-growing AI-focused environment
Work closely with Product, Design, and Executive Leadership
Influence engineering culture, hiring strategy, and organizational design
Exposure to cutting-edge AI and Generative AI initiatives
International working environment with professionals from over 20 countries
Flexible hybrid work style (typically 1-2 office visits per week)
Fast career progression opportunities within a growing organization
Performance evaluations and promotion opportunities twice per year

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams
Drive hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and career development initiatives
Conduct regular 1-on-1s and support engineers' professional growth
Improve engineering processes, development workflows, and team productivity
Promote Agile and Scrum best practices across engineering teams
Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Business Leaders
Manage technical debt, quality improvement initiatives, and engineering standards
Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational planning and resource allocation
Build a healthy engineering culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Professional software development experience with the ability to participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews
Experience managing engineering teams of 5+ members
Experience in hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, and talent development
Business-level Japanese communication skills (JLPT N1 or equivalent required)
Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading teams in startup or high-growth environments
Experience designing hiring frameworks and performance evaluation systems
Experience introducing or improving Agile development practices
Experience managing multicultural or distributed engineering teams
Experience working with AI, SaaS, or technology-driven products

Working Environment

International environment with both Japanese and global team members
English is welcomed, but not required
Japanese communication is essential due to the high level of interaction with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Interview Process

2 to 3 interview stages
Online interviews available
Process typically completed within approximately one month

Compensation

¥10M – ¥20M annual compensation package
Additional incentive program based on individual performance
Promotion and salary review opportunities twice per year

Benefits

Benefits & Working Conditions

Employment Type

Full-time employee

Work Location

Hybrid work model (typically 1-2 days per week in the office)
Flexible working hours available for engineering teams
Office location: Shibuya, Tokyo
- 7-minute walk from Shibuya Station
- 5-minute walk from Shinsen Station

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