CREA RECRUITING

Let's build tomorrow together.

Build AI. Build the business beyond it. Your ambition can become CREA's next step.

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Working at CREA

Working at CREA

01 DISCOVER

Design from the workplace

We go beyond specifications. We visit factories and back offices, observe real tasks and constraints, and use those insights to design the solution.

02 TRY & LEARN

Test small, then expand

We focus on one operation, verify the results, and expand from there. This helps us avoid building large systems that go unused.

03 KEEP GROWING

Stay involved through operations

Our work continues after delivery. We refine accuracy and workflows once the system is in use, and evaluate success by whether people actually use it.

Our Job

The role and requirements

OPEN POSITION

Beyond the code, help build a business.

Now hiring

AI Engineer

Full-time employment An interest in business management is welcome

What CREA is working on

  • Developing our own manufacturing DX platform, Knowledge AI
  • Selling Bell AI Call, an AI telephone automation service developed by our partner Blues Inc.
  • Launching OEM and white-label versions of Bell under the Bellion brand
  • Expanding into robotics and hardware through a drone project for crow deterrence
  • Developing overseas markets, including Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical architecture design and improvements across our products, including Knowledge AI and the OEM version of Bell, Bellion
  • Set standards for code quality and development processes, and make key technical decisions
  • Work alongside the CEO on business strategy, including pricing, market entry and competitive positioning
  • Represent the technical team in business discussions and negotiations, such as OEM terms with a partner company's technical lead
  • Take responsibility for security, data management and reliable system operations
  • Track technology trends, including robotics and hardware, and incorporate them into product strategy
  • Eventually take responsibility for recruiting, developing and managing the engineering team

Required qualifications

  • Experience developing with Python
  • At least three years of professional development experience
  • An interest in management and business growth as well as development
  • The ability to identify problems and take initiative without waiting for instructions
  • The ability to collaborate with a team

Preferred qualifications

  • Knowledge of business and management
  • The ability to communicate accurately across languages, as we work with overseas customers
  • An interest in hardware and robotics
  • Experience with OEM or partner businesses
  • Project experience with overseas customers

Work Style

Work environment

An environment where you can focus on your work.

Compensation
Annual salary: JPY 3,750,000–12,000,000
Working hours
Standard hours: 9:00–18:00, with eight working hours. Approximately 20 hours of overtime per month.
Annual days off
117 days off per year, plus paid leave. Two days off per week. Public holidays are working days, balanced by more extended holiday breaks.
Special leave
Year-end and New Year leave, summer leave, bereavement and special occasion leave, birthday leave, and anniversary leave
Benefits
Commuting allowance, celebration and condolence payments, housing allowance, qualification allowance, and company trips
Social insurance
Employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employees' pension insurance, and health insurance

Recruiting Flow

Hiring process

Let's start by getting to know each other.

The process from application review to an offer usually takes two to four weeks. We can arrange interviews around your current work commitments.

STEP 01

Informal conversation

For those interested, we introduce our business and current challenges. Online conversations are also available.

STEP 02

Application review

We review your application to understand how your experience relates to the role.

STEP 03

First interview

Discuss your previous work and approach with members of the team. This includes technical questions.

STEP 04

Final interview

Meet with the CEO to align on your responsibilities and employment terms.

STEP 05

Offer and joining

We present the terms for your review. Your start date can be arranged around your current employment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your questions.

If your question is not covered here, please ask during an informal conversation.

Can I apply without manufacturing experience?

Yes. After joining, you will begin by accompanying us to workplaces to understand operations and constraints. You will learn about manufacturing through your projects. We welcome experience from any industry.

Can I work remotely?

Remote work is our standard arrangement. We currently have no office, so there is no office attendance requirement. Depending on the work, you may visit customer sites and work on location. We will explain the working arrangements in more detail during your interview.

What if my experience does not match the advertised role?

Start with an informal conversation. After learning about your experience, we can discuss a suitable way to work together. We also welcome discussions about contract work or a side role.

How stable is the company as a young business?

We will explain our current business situation and outlook in detail during your interview, including a candid discussion of the challenges of an early-stage company.

About CREA

Company Profile

OUR PURPOSE

Unlock human potential through technology.

CREA is a Nagoya-based company developing AI and software and bringing them into real-world use. Our small team gives everyone a chance to help shape how we work.

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Entry / Applications and informal conversations

Take the next step with us.

Use the contact form to apply or request a conversation. Please tell us your name, experience and what you would like to discuss.

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An informal conversation is not part of the selection process. No resume is required.

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