Tokyo Private AI

Location:
Tokyo / Remote


Type:
Full-time


Department:
Data Team

About Private AI
Private AI is a rapidly scaling Toronto-based startup transforming how organizations handle sensitive data.

Backed by leading investors from New York, Seattle, and San Francisco, we've developed industry-leading AI solutions that enable safe data sharing and analysis without compromising user privacy.


Our technology empowers organizations to seamlessly detect, redact, and synthesize personal data within existing workflows, unlocking analytical value while maintaining the highest security standards.

Led by renowned experts in privacy-preserving machine learning and natural language processing, we're on a mission to make data both useful and secure.

The Opportunity
We're seeking an exceptional Data Manager to scale our Japanese operations.

As the founding member of our Japanese data team, you'll shape how our cutting-edge AI models understand and protect personally identifiable information (PII) in Japanese contexts.


This role combines linguistic expertise with technical innovation, offering the unique opportunity to directly impact product development while working at the intersection of AI, privacy, and language technology.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development
Lead a high-performing team of Japanese language annotators
Implement training and quality assurance frameworks for consistent, high-quality data annotation
Establish best practices for Japanese language data processing and annotation standards

Technical Excellence
Help design and implement annotation guidelines for complex NLP tasks including Named Entity Recognition (NER), relation extraction, and coreference resolution
Identify edge cases and model limitations through systematic testing and analysis
Collaborate with Machine Learning engineers to optimize model performance for Japanese language processing
Contribute to the evolution of our PII entity ontology with Japanese-specific considerations

Customer Success & Product Development
Partner with the Japanese sales team to deliver exceptional customer experiences
Translate client requirements into actionable technical solutions and product improvements
Research and propose new features based on Japanese market needs and linguistic insights
Provide expert consultation on Japanese language privacy considerations

Data Strategy
Source and curate high-quality Japanese language datasets for model training
Develop strategies for handling Japanese-specific PII patterns and cultural considerations
Ensure data quality through rigorous validation and testing protocols

Required Qualifications

Education:
Master's degree or PhD in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or related field

Language Skills:
Native or near-native fluency in Japanese; professional proficiency in English (both written and oral)

Attention to Detail:
Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects

Collaboration:
Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across international teams

Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in additional languages
Experience with annotation tools and data management platforms
Familiarity with command line interfaces, Git version control, and Python
Knowledge of regular expressions and basic programming concepts
Teaching, training, or mentoring experience
Understanding of privacy regulations and data protection standards in Japan

What Makes This Role ExceptionalImmediate Impact
Scale our Japanese language operation
Directly influence product strategy for one of our key expansion markets
See your linguistic insights translated into real product improvements

Technical Growth
Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art NLP and privacy-preserving ML techniques
Work with cutting-edge annotation tools and methodologies
Contribute to research that advances the field of multilingual PII detection

Career Development
Path to leadership as the team scales
Ongoing professional development with exposure to advanced ML techniques
Opportunity to present findings at conferences and contribute to publications
Mentorship from world-class researchers and engineers

Culture & Benefits
Competitive compensation package with meaningful equity participation
Flexible remote work arrangements
True work-life balance with respect for personal boundaries
Collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation

Why Private AI?
At Private AI, you'll never just be employee number X.

You'll be a founding member of a critical team, with your expertise directly shaping how millions of Japanese users' data is protected.

Our technology transforms research timelines from months to minutes, and your work will be essential to making this transformation possible for Japanese-language data.

We foster an environment where intellectual curiosity thrives, mistakes are learning opportunities, and bold ideas are welcomed.

If you're passionate about the intersection of language, technology, and privacy, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Application Process
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role to -In your cover letter, we'd love to hear about:Your experience with Japanese language data or annotation projects
Any technical skills or programming experience you bring


Learn more about our mission and technology at private-Private AI is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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