Overview

Money Forward aims to become the No. 1 back-office AI company in Japan, evolving from DX to AX (AI Transformation). At the core of this effort is the AX Promotion Division, which promotes improved internal productivity (increased sales per employee) through solution development, process standardization, and knowledge base construction that combine AI and data.

Currently, the AI Solutions Department is running multiple projects in parallel and is in a phase of organizational expansion. This position is for a Manager in the AI Solutions Department of the AX Promotion Headquarters, who will be solely responsible for formulating the department's technology strategy, building its organization, and improving production quality during this growth period.

Mission

As a candidate for manager of the AI Solutions Department at the AX Promotion Headquarters, you will be responsible for promoting the following:

Development and operation management of AI solutions: Formulate technical policies for company-wide AI solutions (management and operation of knowledge search infrastructure, promotion of company-wide tools, etc.) and lead the development and operation of the team.
Establishment of production quality: Promote the handover of prototypes and production code conversion, and establish architecture design, CI/CD, and observability mechanisms.
Organization building: Conduct recruitment, training, and team building to expand the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties

Formulating and managing the AI Solutions Department's technology roadmap
Overseeing the planning, development, and operation of in-house AI solutions (knowledge search platform, common tools, etc.)
Making decisions on handing over PoC products and promoting their conversion to production code
Designing production-level architecture (CI/CD, observability, security)
Recruiting, training, and evaluating team members (goal setting, 1-on-1 meetings, etc.)
Providing cross-functional solutions in collaboration with data domain teams

Role Mission & Growth Opportunities

Build the organization from the ground up: You can lead the organizational design and development to scale a fast-growing department.
Company-wide impact: Your work directly drives company-wide productivity by building and operating an AI platform that impacts every department within the organization.
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology: You can gain practical experience deploying cutting-edge technologies, such as AI agents, Generative AI, and RAG, at an enterprise-grade quality.
Close proximity to management: The AX Promotion Headquarters is an organization directly under executive management, allowing you to be involved in projects directly linked to business strategy.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in developing and operating AI solutions (generative AI, LLM, AI agents, etc.)
• Experience in managing engineering organizations (including recruitment, evaluation, and training)
• Practical experience in one of the following cloud environments: AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Deep understanding and practical experience in software development

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience in solving problems in the context of internal IT/corporate engineering.
Experience in formulating technology roadmaps and building consensus with stakeholders.
Experience in AI development and/or experience in using AI tools to improve development processes.
Money Forward is at a major turning point, shifting "from Cloud to AI." We are currently driving "AX (AI Transformation)"—the next step beyond DX—with the goal of providing "Digital Workers," where AI agents autonomously execute tasks. As we enter a phase of evolving into Japan's No. 1 back-office AI company by integrating AI agents into all of our products in the future, we are looking for individuals who can contribute to AI-driven development and value creation.(More information here(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/full-transcript-money-forward-announced-ai-strategy-vision-phwoc/?trackingId=sl33ZIGRFzkBJJv7wI9qsg%3D%3D))

Language Requirements

Japanese: Business level (fluent, able to communicate smoothly with various departments within the company)
English: TOEIC score of 700 or higher + the ability to handle meetings and text communication in English immediately upon joining the company.

*If you have other qualifications that demonstrate your English ability (such as Eiken Pre-1st Grade, TOEFL iBT 60 or higher, IELTS 5.0 or higher), please consult with us.
*If you do not have any qualifications, you will be required to take a test designated by our company during the selection process.

Who We’re Looking For

• Enjoy building organizations and contributing to team growth.
• Possess deep technical expertise while maintaining a strong commitment to business impact.
• Can build trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders within the company and drive initiatives forward.
• Can make autonomous decisions and take action in a rapidly changing environment.
• Have a strong interest in using AI and data to improve business processes and productivity.

Desired Mindset

Alignment with Money Forward's MVVC: A strong empathy and resonance with our Mission, Vision, Values, and Culture.
Proactive problem solver & Leader: Ability to define issues independently and drive solutions by collaborating with and engaging the organization.
Balanced perspective on Tech and Business: Ability to view and understand challenges from both a technical and a business perspective.
Thriving in ambiguity: Ability to maintain a positive mindset and make decisive choices even in uncertain or ambiguous situations.

Technology Stack

AI: Python, various LLM APIs
Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Azure
Server-side: Python
Frontend: React, TypeScript

Tools Used

Repository management: GitHub
CI/CD: CircleCI, GitHub Actions
Development environment: Docker, Terraform Enterprise
Monitoring: Datadog, Sentry
Communication: Slack, Zoom
Ticket management: Jira, Asana

Reference URL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9b-zjDq4s https://note.moneyforward.com/n/n67c863107f4b https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2410/24/news073.html https://note.moneyforward.com/n/n51d822ed02fb

Work Environment

At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we are looking forward to welcoming you.

Provided PC Specs: We provide PCs equipped with the latest CPUs (MacOS or Windows). Custom-made PCs tailored to business requirements and replacements with the latest OS are also possible.
Systems to Enhance the Development Environment: Peripheral devices necessary for work (such as displays, mice, keyboards) can be purchased as office supplies. Generally, you can choose from standard products (catalog), and if conditions are met, you can apply for non-standard products as well. (*Excluding certain group companies)
Money Forward Library: We have a library system where you can freely borrow books, ranging from technical books to management books. Desired books can be purchased at the company's expense.
Referral Driven: We cover the cost of recruitment meals. There is a referral reward system.
Conference Participation Support: The company partially covers participation in domestic and international conferences, such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.

【職種 / 募集ポジション】
Engineering Manager, AX Promotion Division (AI Solution Department), Tokyo
【雇用形態】
正社員
【給与】
年収 10,008,000円〜 20,004,000円
Monthly salary system *Includes fixed late-night allowances for up to 50 hours.
【勤務地】
108-0023 21F Tamachi Station Tower S, msb Tamachi, 3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
【Salary System】
Min 834,000 JPY / month（10,008,000 JPY / year）〜1,667,000 JPY / month（20,004,000 JPY / year）
【Bonus】
A「High Performance Bonus」may be paid to employees who receive high evaluations based on semi-annual evaluations in addition to their salary. ※Please note that the remuneration of the High Performance Bonus is subject to change according to the company's performance.
【Probation Period】
3 months from join date
【Working Hour System】
Managerial Position ※Conditions apply
【Working Hours】
While 9:30 - 18:30 (60 min break) serves as the standard hours, actual working hours are left to the employee's own discretion due to their managerial status. *Working outside these standard hours may be required based on business needs.
【Work Style Policy】
Hybrid work style ・As a standard practice, employees are required to work at the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Employees are encouraged to spend 3 or more days in the office. (This policy may be subject to change based on the company and job circumstances) ・The specific "team office days" may vary depending on the assigned team.
【Holidays/Vacations】
■ Saturdays / Sundays / Japanese national holidays ■ Paid holidays ■ Summer holidays (3 days) ■ Winter holidays (2 days) ■ Year-end and New Year’s holidays (Dec 31st～Jan 3rd)
【Benefits】
■ Various social insurances (employee pension, health insurance, employment insurance, industrial accident compensation insurance) ■ Neighborhood housing allowance and neighborhood moving allowance ■ Salary-based rent deduction benefit ■ Health check and gynecological checkup ■ Influenza vaccine ■ Book purchases support ■ Defined-contribution corporate pension ■ Employee stock ownership plan ■ Preferential treatment when using the following services（limited to businesses under contract with Money Forward）　- Rental agency 　- Housekeeping services 　- Babysitting 　- Online English conversation school
【Selection Process１】
Casual interview/Document Screening ↓ First interview (Depending on the position, there may be a technical assignment before the interview) ↓ Several interviews (The number of interviews depends on the position) ↓ Final interview (We may ask for a reference check before or after the interview) ↓ Job offer/Offer meeting ※The process may be subject to change depending on the case.
【Selection Process２】
■ What are reference checks? Money Forward may ask for your cooperation with reference checks using a reference check service tool. We believe that mutual understanding is limited to the selection process alone. Therefore, we would like to gather information about you from your supervisor and colleagues at your current or former company to ensure a more reliable match and facilitate your early success after joining our company. ※We do not make employment decisions based solely on the contents of reference checks. ※The fact that you are in the selection process with us will not be disclosed to referees.
【Notes】

Range of change in job description: Work as determined by the company ・Range of change in work location: Work location as determined by the company
【Reference Information】
https://recruit.moneyforward.com/#introduction

会社情報

【会社名】
株式会社マネーフォワード
【代表者】
代表取締役社長グループCEO 辻庸介
【創業】
2012年5月
【取締役】
金坂直哉中出匠哉竹田正信石原千亜希
【社外取締役】
安武弘晃宮澤弦 Ryu Kawano Suliawan 菊間千乃芦田健上田梨々子
【監査役】
畠山優実田中克幸西山茂
【グループCxO・VPox】
上利陽太郎瀧俊雄山田一也坂裕和松岡俊伊藤セルジオ大輔関田雅和松久正幸野村一仁長尾祐美子渋谷亮金井恵子梅田康吉
【執行役員】
田平公伸本川大輔冨山直道永井博駒口哲也廣原亜樹島村誠一郎永井七奈木村慎治丸山嘉伸吉本憲文工藤裕之島内広史小山幸宏渡辺恵伍松村道夫岩崎大
【オフィス】
本社オフィス〒108-0023　東京都港区芝浦3-1-21 msb Tamachi 田町ステーションタワーS 21F 北海道支社〒060-0061　北海道札幌市中央区南一条西4-5-1 札幌大手町ビル3階東北支社〒980-0021 宮城県仙台市青葉区中央2-2-10 仙都会館 5F 東海支社、名古屋開発拠点〒450-6213　愛知県名古屋市中村区名駅4-7-1 ミッドランドスクエア 13F 京都支社、京都開発拠点〒604-8004　京都府京都市中京区三条通河原町東入中島町78番地明治屋京都ビル 4階関西支社、大阪開発拠点〒541-0042　大阪府大阪市中央区今橋 2-5-8 トレードピア淀屋橋 9階広島支社〒730-0015　広島市中区橋本町9-7 ビル博丈5F 九州・沖縄支社、福岡開発拠点〒810-0041　福岡県福岡市中央区大名2丁目6-50　福岡大名ガーデンシティ 16F
【社内コミュニケーション活性化の取り組み】
■全社週次/月次朝会/半期総会 ■代表との意見交換会（CEOセッション） ■全社懇親会（MF Happy Hour） ■他部門社員との交流会（シャッフルランチ・ディナー） ■上長との定期1on1（ツキイチ面談） ■社内公募制度（MFチャレンジシステム） ■社員満足度調査（MFグループサーベイ） ※一部正社員のみ
【労働条件】
屋内原則禁煙（喫煙室あり）等
【中途採用比率】
2021年11月末　93.8％ 2022年11月末　90.0% 2023年11月末　76.6％ 2024年11月末　88.7%

会社情報