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Founding Field Engineer, Japan

Job Overview

Location

Tokyo

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Engineering

Date Posted

July 9, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Develop and maintain the company's AI data infrastructure, specifically the Milvus vector database, to ensure its stability, scalability, and performance.
  • • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and sales, to integrate Milvus into various applications and services.
  • • Provide technical support and training to customers and internal stakeholders on the use and implementation of Milvus.
  • • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, data infrastructure, and related technologies to inform product development and strategic decisions.
  • • Work closely with the Zilliz Cloud team to ensure seamless integration and compatibility between Milvus and the cloud platform.
  • • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, API references, and release notes.
  • • Participate in the development of the company's technical vision and strategy, providing input on emerging technologies and trends.
  • • Represent Zilliz at industry events, conferences, and meetups to promote the company's technology and expertise.
  • • Collaborate with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities, and to provide technical support during the sales process.
  • • Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, including technology vendors, system integrators, and other stakeholders.
  • • Participate in code reviews, provide feedback on code quality, and contribute to the improvement of the company's codebase.
  • • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity to inform product development and strategic decisions.
  • • Collaborate with the product team to develop and maintain the company's product roadmap, including identifying new features and functionalities.
  • • Participate in the development of the company's technical documentation, including user guides, API references, and release notes.

🎯 Requirements

  • • 5+ years of experience in a technical field, preferably in AI, data infrastructure, or a related field.
  • • Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and data infrastructure concepts, including vector databases and multimodal data lakes.
  • • Experience with cloud-based technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
  • • Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
  • • Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker.
  • • Strong understanding of software development principles, including Agile and DevOps.
  • • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • • Experience with technical writing and documentation, including user guides, API references, and release notes.

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • • Opportunity to work with a leading AI data infrastructure company and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge technology.
  • • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • • Access to the latest technologies and tools.
  • • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • • Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
  • • Paid time off and holidays.

📍 Location

  • • Tokyo, Japan.

Skills & Technologies

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About Zilliz Inc.

Zilliz Inc. develops the open-source vector database Milvus and the Zilliz Cloud managed service, enabling organizations to store, index and search high-dimensional vector data at scale. Founded by engineers behind Milvus, the company focuses on AI and machine-learning workloads, offering solutions for similarity search, recommendation systems, image retrieval and natural language processing. Its technology supports both on-premise and cloud deployments, delivering millisecond latency on billion-scale datasets. Zilliz serves enterprises across e-commerce, finance, healthcare and autonomous driving, providing APIs, SDKs and integrations with popular ML frameworks to simplify vector data management and accelerate AI application development.

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