Sakana AI is an AI R&amp;D company based in Tokyo, Japan. We are known for pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence through breakthroughs like The AI Scientist. Now, we are building the critical infrastructure required to deploy these world class foundation models and autonomous agents into highly secure, real world environments. As Principal Platform Engineer, you will lead the engineering and strategic platform vision, tasked with mastering the unique, mission critical complexities of Japan’s corporate landscape.

Software Engineering

Tokyo, Japan

Sakana AI develops research-oriented artificial intelligence systems that draw inspiration from natural processes like evolution and collective intelligence. The company designs methods such as evolutionary model merging, multi-agent orchestration, and autonomous research agents to create AI models capable of adaptation and collaboration across tasks. Its work includes systems that automate elements of scientific research and frameworks that combine multiple models to generate new, task-specialized AI learners. Sakana AI engages in partnerships with enterprise and research organizations to apply its technology in domain-specific workflows and innovation projects. The company contributes tools and models to the broader AI community and explores applications that extend beyond conventional AI pipelines.

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