Applied AI Engineer (Tokyo Based)

About the role

We deploy Zoom Virtual Agent into live customer environments. Our team bridges Sales and Engineering through hands-on technical validation. We exist to convert pilots into production systems. Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars. We're problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. Our Commitment At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We're committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know-we're here to support you at every step. If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed. Our interviews are supported by BrightHire, a tool that helps us create a consistent and thoughtful interview experience and may include recordings. Please refer to our candidate privacy statement for more information of how we use your data.

Requirements

• Demonstrate 6+ years in customer-facing technical roles shipping complex SaaS or AI/ML solutions (Solutions Engineering, Technical Account Management, or similar)
• Deploy LLM-based agents with tool use, multi-step orchestration, and guardrails into production customer environments
• Apply voice stack expertise across ASR, TTS, turn-taking, and barge-in, including tuning at least one major provider (ElevenLabs, Azure, Cartesia, or similar)
• Build production integrations in Python with working knowledge of TypeScript or Go, connecting enterprise systems such as CRMs and telephony platforms
• Write tests, log failures, and iterate against measurable targets to validate agent performance before go-live
• Communicate technical concepts to business and engineering stakeholders with clarity and confidence
• Bring contact centre domain knowledge (Genesys, Five9, NICE, Zoom Contact Center) or experience with AI agent platforms (Decagon, Sierra, or similar)
• Contribute to voice agent benchmarks, open-source projects, or have experience deploying in regulated industries (healthcare, financial services, telecom)
• Be proficient both in Japanese and English
• Ways of Working
• Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits

Additional Information

Applied AI Engineer What you can expect Deploy production AI agents for strategic customers during the sales cycle - taking Zoom Virtual Agent from proof-of-concept to live, trusted daily use within 90 days. Partner across Sales, Product, and Engineering to prove technical value, working hands-on with voice AI, integrations, and real customer data. Turn field insights into platform capabilities that scale, ensuring every deployment makes the next one faster. Your work directly accelerates revenue and shapes the product roadmap.

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