EXPLORE THE FUTURE

At DOCOMO Innovations, we aspire to work with the most talented and brightest researchers and support staff available.

Our researchers work in an environment of discovery, technology, and innovation and all of our employees benefit from a supportive, collegial corporate culture. DOCOMO Innovations is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, less than one hour away from metropolitan San Francisco. DOCOMO Innovations is an equal opportunity employer!

Benefits

BENEFITS

DOCOMO Innovations, Inc. employee and family benefits have been designed to promote our employees’ health, wealth, and security. We make sure that our employees can enjoy life and are able to plan for a comfortable future. Our benefit package offers a full range of benefits designed to build a strong relationship with our employees and their families and provide for their needs. Your satisfaction, safety, and trust are important to DOCOMO Innovations, Inc.

WELLNESS

Health Insurance
Health Saving Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Qualified Transportation Plan (QTP)
Annual Physical Exam Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
California State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Short Term Disability Insurance (STD)
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (Life & AD&D)
Gym Membership

HOLIDAY AND TIME OFF

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holiday
Family Medical Leave
Pregnancy Disability Leave
Civic Duty Time Off (Jury and Witness Duty)
Funeral or Bereavement Time Off

RETIREMENT PLAN

401 (k) Plan

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES

Education Assistance
Telecommuting
Employer-Paid Food Delivery
Onsite Free Beverages
Team Building Events and Activities
Employee Referral Bonus

COMPANY SPONSORSHIP

H1-B Visa
U.S. Permanent Resident

CURRENT OPENINGS

Emerging Technology Project / AI Manager (Japanese/English Bilingual)

Sunnyvale, CA – Hybrid (Remote and In Person)
Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage AI and emerging technology projects in alignment with DOCOMO’s business objectives, ensuring successful execution from inception to commercialization.

Proactively identify and secure new projects from DOCOMO HQ, positioning the team as a key driver of innovation and technology development.

Identify and evaluate new technology domains beyond AI (e.g., Generative AI) that will be critical for DOCOMO’s future growth, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Engage with internal stakeholders across DOCOMO and DOCOMO’s group companies to identify business needs, initiate new projects, and drive them through to commercialization, ensuring impactful AI-oriented and next-generation technology solutions that drive business expansion.

Facilitate project meetings with seamless communication between DOCOMO and local team members.

Actively contributing to technical development while also leading and coordinating projects across teams.

Qualifications:

Language Proficiency: Fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken) is required.

Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, or Electrical Engineering

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Project Management and strong knowledge of AI and Data Science. Experience in Telecom, AI, or software development project management.

Technical Skills: Broad knowledge of AI/ML algorithms, Cloud, Agile Development, and Wireless Communications. Familiarity with cloud AI platforms to develop GenAI and beyond. Require a balanced mix of technical hands-on work (50%) and project management responsibilities (50%).

Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to manage teams and foster collaboration in a cross-functional and international environment.

Cultural Competence: Experience working in Japanese and U.S. business environments, with an understanding of cultural nuances.

Project Management: Ability to identify business needs, initiate new projects, manage them from conception to deployment, and drive commercialization, ensuring successful execution and business impact.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.