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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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RakutenThe Robot Delivery Business started in 2018, with a delivery experiment on a university campus in May 2019, followed by Japan's first service for general users from a supermarket to a nearby park in September-October of the same year. In August-September 2020, we expanded our services to a glamping facility, and in April 2021, we extended our services from supermarkets to nearby residential areas. Since May 2022, we have been providing regular services around Tsukuba Station for over a year. We have been providing services in the Harumi area of Chuo Ward, Tokyo, in November 2024, and expanding the service area to Toyosu in Koto Ward from September 2026. Thus, We have been promoting improved shopping convenience and last-mile delivery efficiency in urban areas. At Rakuten Group, we aim to empower society through unmanned delivery and are seeking new members to lead our robot delivery business. In this position, you will primarily take the lead in all tasks related to robots, including the introduction of both domestical and international robots to new Areas. Specifically, you will plan initiatives based on customer needs and external conditions, lead robot selection, coordinate and negotiate with stakeholders, and drive implementation through to completion. By involving diverse stakeholders such as manufacturers, government agencies, and local communities, you will promote new services in which robots blend into everyday life through on-site problem identification and qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The role includes selection and implementation of domestic and international robots, planning projects, consulting and coordinating with government agencies and others regarding systems and regulations, consulting and coordinating with local communities and similar stakeholders, obtaining necessary permits and filings for projects, and collaborating with industry and participating in industry activities. Working in a small team, you'll need to be adaptable and ready to tackle a broad range of challenges. Your role will evolve, with tasks assigned to leverage your strengths and support the team's shifting priorities.
- A strong passion and sense of ownership for creating products that provide value to customers. - Experience working on projects for government agencies. - Experience negotiating and coordinating with stakeholders. - Ability to understand the contents of laws, regulations, and administrative documents. - Ability to prepare materials and documents necessary for carrying out work. - Ability to proactively drive work forward by engaging and involving others. - Native-level Japanese proficiency.
- Experience and knowledge related to robots, physical AI, and autonomous driving. - Skills and experience in identifying and analyzing customer issues and external conditions. - Driver's license.
