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Job Description tl;dr: We're building a 3D first-person adventure game where an AI companion is the core of the game. Think MiSide with LLMs, but truly integrated with gameplay, not just a RP chatbot. About Us Here at Spellbrush, we're passionate about making a good anime game. We also happen to be the world's leading generative AI studio—we're the team behind niji・journey. Our mission is simple: use AI to bring characters to life and push the boundaries of narrative-driven games. What We’re Building We’ve developed an in-house LLM storytelling system that blends AI, story, and gameplay—going far beyond shallow “chat-only” experiences. The result is an AI companion who cooperates with you in puzzles, remembers across worlds, and changes how each chapter unfolds. In-game screenshots (development build) About The Role You will join a small but extremely talented team to define a new kind of video game experience. You'll work alongside top otaku minds in the industry, including the creator of Warudo and Cytoid, a Google Deepmind veteran behind Project Astra, and top-tier AI researchers. As an early member of this team, you will have significant artistic and research freedom to shape what could become the next-generation LLM-driven storytelling experience. Why You'll Love Working With Us Impact and Ownership: As an early team member, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible at the intersection of the AI, anime, and video game industry. A World-Class Team: You'll work directly with some of the best AI researchers and engineers in the world in a small, mighty, and fast-paced team. Unparalleled Resources: You will have a generous amount of compute to build the best possible models for anime characters. Culture: We are seeking individuals who ideally are fans of anime and the anime aesthetic. We believe in the unmatched speed of in-person collaboration. International Opportunities: We have primary research offices in downtown Akihabara, Tokyo, and San Francisco. Visa sponsorships are available for qualified candidates You may be a good fit if:You have published or have industry experience with LLM post-training You have a deep understanding of LLM training and evaluation with attention to detail. Bonus if your post training work is focused on roleplay. Bonus if you have worked on latency optimization. We need to interact with the character in real time. You have worked on gathering human feedback Whether that is by designing a RLHF-style voting system, or by finding implicit signals in the human-AI interaction logs. You have worked on LLM infrastructure Training LLMs requires both research and engineering. Experiences in building data processing backend, deterministic and checkpointable data loader, sharding, memory saving techniques, scalable benchmarking and checkpoint selection, are all helpful. You love anime and the anime aesthetic As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible in the anime and video game industry. Ideally you're a fan of the genre. You're comfortable working on small, fast-paced teams Our engineering team is small but mighty. You'll be working directly with some of the best AI researchers and engineers in the world. We also believe in the unmatched speed of in-person teams, and prefer on-site collaboration in either our primary research office in Tokyo (downtown Akihabara) or San Francisco. Visa sponsorships are available. You can effectively balance research exploration with product-focused development Or, putting it in RL jargon, exploration and exploitation. You excel at working with research teams to synthesize high-impact needs, design and implement technical solutions, and communicate deliverables and tradeoffs.

Job Description Are you a true marketing nerd with a passion for social media advertising? Do you love building new things with a team motivated to win? Then you may be the Senior Social Media Strategist of our dreams! Abe is a specialized consultancy focused exclusively on social media advertising. We are a hub for innovative strategies, helping clients leverage the full power of LinkedIn, Meta and more to reach, engage, and convert their target audiences. If you're ready to be part of something bold and transformational, this is the role for you! We have experienced significant growth over the last few years and have stayed true to our culture, the best idea wins. We’re future-focused and are looking for the right Senior Strategist with a growth mindset to join our evolving team! We use Customer Generation (a marketing methodology developed by us) which focuses on SQLs and Customers instead of traditional metrics like MQLs). This role reports to the Associate Director and is a crucial part of the social media team. This role has a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor of a fast-growing specialty agency. The Account Strategist, LinkedIn Advertising works directly with our mid-market and enterprise clients and runs point on communicating results, creating custom strategies, and executing Paid Media deliverables. In this role, you will gain experience creating high-performing LinkedIn strategies for B2B businesses. Roles & Responsibilities * Oversee and lead a collection of Social Media accounts * Serve as direct support to client contacts * Weekly communication with any vendors or operational partners to ensure we're aligned on tasks being assigned, work quality, and any improvements we can make to that dynamic * Build strategies for clients each quarter * Have the ability to create, maintain, and optimize budgets for paid media campaigns * Deeply understand client positioning and unique value propositions * Confirm lead routing is accurate within a CRM * Responsible for personal productivity and utilization * Work directly with Associate Director to ensure internal and client goals are being achieved * Understand the value of Programmatic campaigns * Drive cross-sells, upsells and referrals via client relationships and professional network * Execute and optimize advertising campaigns within LinkedIn including ad copywriting, TAM development, and targeting to maximize ROI What You Offer * 2+ years experience working at a performance/digital marketing agency, with hands-on experience supporting B2B clients * Deep expertise across paid social advertising campaigns, specifically LinkedIn Ads * Understanding of different Ad Units within the LinkedIn Platform such as conversation ads, document ads, ctv and more * Proficiency in using advertising platforms and tools such as LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Zoominfo, 6Sense, and more * Strong understanding of Paid principles, including keyword research, ad copywriting, bid management, and campaign optimization * Ability to analyze campaign performance data using tools like Google Analytics, GA4, Excel, or other analytics platforms to make data-driven decisions and optimize campaign performance * Ability to drive results and measure via OCT * Experience with audience segmentation by tier, job title etc. * Proven and measurable success with mid-market or enterprise accounts * Ability to translate and articulate strategy and tell stories with data * Equal parts competitive and curious; you’re a true problem solver * You live on the cutting edge of the industry, always looking for opportunities to grow and share * Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously * You’re quality-obsessed and have not lost your soul for advertising * Travel to visit clients approximately once per year, per client or as needed What Success Looks Like * You encompass our core values through every interaction; internally and externally * Effectively manage approximately five mid-tier and enterprise accounts * Meet and exceed department level KPIs, such as client growth and goal attainment. Your core KPIs will be client NSMs (North Star Metrics) and Client Satisfaction scores * Build client trust and relationships that create consistent renewals * Cross-sell services that align with client goals and objectives * Clearly communicate results with client point of contact and executives * Exceptional decision making, as it relates to strategic direction for accounts Benefits * 🏠 We have a set living wage at Abe; The annual base salary range for this position based in the United States is $70,000- $80,000 USD. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Abe's compensation practices, job related skills, and depth of experience. * 🙏 Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle * Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents * Benefits to Support the Whole Person: * 🧠 Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace * 💪 Physical - Physical therapy through Omada, fertility support through Carrott, thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts, complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care * 🛫 Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave * 💰 Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match * 🌟 Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time Work Environment Requirements As a remote-first company, you’ll have the ability to work from anywhere in the US, with the option to enjoy our state-of-the-art offices in Irvine, California. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, the UK, and Australia. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country. This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to . Additional Information At Abe, one of our core values is People First. We’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #LI-JA1

Job DescriptionDirector of SalesLocations: Remote from Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CAReporting To: Vice President of SalesIndustry: Semiconductor, integrated circuits, memory | Employees: 700Travel: Very limited Responsibilities: • Developing and executing strategic account plans to drive revenue growth for assigned accounts and territories, • Generating new business opportunities, growing customer relationships, • Serving as a trusted advisor to engineering and procurement teams, • Collaborating with application engineers, product managers, and marketing to support customer requirements, • Forecasting revenue and maintaining accurate pipeline reporting, • Managing price negotiations, demand creation, and design-in activities across multiple products, • Selling products such as – memory chipsets, CXL controllers, PCIe Retimers, IO Hub, Switches Requirements:, • 15+ years in technical sales and business development in the semiconductor industry, • Strong understanding of the data center ecosystem – CSP, OEM, ODM, • Experience working with CSPs, ODM, and OEM partners, • Experience navigating global corporate environments, • Experience selling into and building relationships with companies like Microsoft, Amazon, HP, Dell, Meta, Lenovo, and Google Benefits:, • 100% covered medical, dental, vision for the employee (90% coverage for families), • 401K with company match (5%), • FSA, HSA options, • Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and more Compensation:, • Salary: $150K - $250K, • Sales commission and stock options

Job Description Rockstar is recruiting for a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company that is transforming enterprise accounting through powerful integrations, intuitive design, and AI-driven automation. The client’s leadership team includes top engineers and finance professionals from leading technology and finance companies, and they are backed by premier Silicon Valley investors. Their mission is to streamline and automate accounting processes, enabling teams to focus on strategic, high-impact work. About the Company The client is eliminating the pain of enterprise accounting through powerful integrations, intuitive design, and AI-driven automation. By consolidating processes into a single, easy-to-use platform and automating repetitive tasks, accounting teams are freed to focus on strategic, high-impact work—achieving more with fewer resources. The team is led by top engineers and finance professionals from companies such as Robinhood, Bolt, EY, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Amazon, Google, Airbnb, Rubrik, and more. Together, they are using extensive industry experience to transform the way businesses manage their finances. The company is backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, having raised the largest seed round in its category with support from top-tier VCs such as Kleiner Perkins and Audacious Ventures. This funding has enabled the launch of a fully operational product and the onboarding of several major customers. Role Overview • Collaborate with account executives to manage complex deal cycles involving multiple stakeholders., • Conduct customer-facing activities such as technical discovery calls., • Design and present tailored demos based on customer and business needs., • Oversee and execute technical proof-of-concept (POC) processes., • Design and configure the company’s products based on customers' accounting workflows., • Configure and tune AI systems within the platform., • Develop implementation scoping documents for each customer that launches with the platform., • Work with the engineering team to build out integrations for different transaction systems such as revenue, billing, accounts payable, etc., • Troubleshoot, debug, fix, and upgrade software to ensure reliable and robust performance in production environments., • Provide ongoing support and maintenance for deployed solutions. Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in public accounting as a staff accountant, accounting manager, or controller., • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles., • Extensive experience with Excel, Google Sheets, and other spreadsheet software., • Strong knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles., • Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and consultative skills., • Well organized and able to multitask and execute multiple implementations simultaneously., • Highly energetic, positive, and passionate team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative orientation., • Attention to detail and ability to make decisions quickly.

Job DescriptionZencore is a fast-growing company founded by former Google Cloud leaders, architects, and engineers. We are seeking candidates with significant experience in Google Cloud to join our team. Our engagements aim to eliminate obstacles, reduce risk, and accelerate timelines for customers transitioning to Google and seeking assistance with data and application modernization. We embed within customer teams to provide strategic guidance, facilitate technology decisions, and execute projects in a collaborative, co-development style. What you will do... This role is for individuals that have a passion for being builders. The Sales Director position is focused on growing the professional services and managed services business by building relationships with CEOs, CTOs and other company executives. You will be responsible for strategy, execution and assembling a team that will focus on aligning the Zencore offerings with business and technology initiatives and partnering with the Google Cloud Select and Enterprise sales teams to drive revenue into strategic accounts. Note: Even though it is remote, this individual must be located in the San Francisco Bay AreaWho we need... • Direct experience working in Cloud or a Cloud enablement partner, • Experience building and managing a sales region for a high-growth technology company, • Ability to build and grow executive relationships with strategic customers., • Influence long-term strategic direction and serve as a business partner., • Ability to take initiative in a fast-moving environment, • Experience with large, complex commercial and legal discussions, working with procurement, legal, and business teams., • Proven experience successfully operating in a player/coach modelWhy work here..., • We are professionals you can Trust. Our people have the extensive experience to get the job done, • We share unbiased opinions and are comfortable with the hard truths. You are the subject matter experts for our customers., • We are the Missing Link. You will connect our customers to Google and move quickly when others can’t, • We remove uncertainty and risk by clearly outlining the process of cloud migration for our customers, • We accelerate timelines and do not dwell on a challenge. You’ll move faster and expose “unknown unknowns” for our customers, • We show empathy. Our customers believe in us because we can relate to their complexities. How to succeed..., • First rule at Zencore - Be Kind, • Own the process - own your customer’s success by proactive practices, • Work hard to reach the destination, but make sure to enjoy the journey, • Champion a consistent collaborative culture, • Be receptive to Feedback We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description At Reltio®, we believe data should fuel business success. Reltio's AI-powered data unification and management capabilities—encompassing entity resolution, multi-domain master data management (MDM), and data products—transform siloed data from disparate sources into unified, trusted, and interoperable data. Reltio Data Cloud™ delivers interoperable data where and when it's needed, empowering data and analytics leaders with unparalleled business responsiveness. Leading enterprise brands—across multiple industries around the globe—rely on our award-winning data unification and cloud-native MDM capabilities to improve efficiency, manage risk and drive growth. At Reltio, our values guide everything we do. With an unyielding commitment to prioritizing our "Customer First", we strive to ensure their success. We embrace our differences and are "Better Together" as One Reltio. We are always looking to "Simplify and Share" our knowledge when we collaborate to remove obstacles for each other. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and outcomes and strive for excellence. We "Own It". Every day, we innovate and evolve, so that today is "Always Better Than Yesterday". If you share and embody these values, we invite you to join our team at Reltio and contribute to our mission of excellence. Reltio has earned numerous awards and top rankings for our technology, our culture and our people. Reltio was founded on a distributed workforce and offers flexible work arrangements to help our people manage their personal and professional lives. If you're ready to work on unrivaled technology where your desire to be part of a collaborative team is met with a laser-focused mission to enable digital transformation with connected data, let's talk! Job Summary: The Regional Vice President (RVP) of Sales leads a team of Enterprise Account Executives selling the Reltio platform into large enterprise accounts across multiple industries. This people manager role is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, driving revenue growth, leading cross-functional collaboration, managing accurate forecasting, and developing high-performing sales talent. The RVP serves as a critical business leader responsible for delivering sales results while upholding Reltio's values and operating as a trusted partner internally and externally. Job Duties and Responsibilities: (MGR: Knowledge | People Management & Leadership | Strategic Impact) • Lead, develop, and manage a team of Enterprise Account Executives responsible for new customer acquisition and expansion within existing accounts., • Formulate and execute territory and account strategies aligned with company goals to maximize growth, revenue, and market share., • Drive disciplined pipeline development, accurate forecasting, opportunity management, and sales reporting., • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Pre-Sales, Partner Alliances, Services, and HR to drive business outcomes and enable successful customer engagements., • Manage all sales activity across assigned accounts, including resource allocation, sales cycle progression, account planning, and deal closure., • Engage directly in customer pursuits, including CxO-level presentations, value proposition development, negotiation of pricing and contracts, and complex deal structuring., • Cultivate relationships with key alliance partners and influencers to drive strategic opportunities and expand Reltio's market presence., • Deliver continuous coaching, mentoring, and professional development to Account Executives to foster a high-performance, accountable sales culture., • Maintain active and accurate CRM data, including pipeline, forecast, and deal stage details to inform business operations and executive reporting., • Contribute to field marketing activities and events to support lead generation, brand awareness, and customer engagement (Experience & Education | MDM Experience) • Bachelor's degree required., • Minimum 5+ years of enterprise sales leadership experience managing teams of six or more quota-carrying sales professionals., • Proven track record of consistent quota overachievement (top 10–20% performer in previous roles)., • Strong experience selling SaaS, PaaS, or other cloud-based solutions to large enterprise accounts., • Experience managing complex sales cycles from initial discovery to close, including contract negotiation and executive engagement., • Strong understanding of enterprise software solutions such as ERP, CRM, analytics, MDM, data quality, data integration, or data management., • Proven ability to lead team selling efforts and coordinate cross-functional resources to drive successful outcomes., • Skilled in sales coaching, mentoring, and team development., • Ability to manage both new business and existing customer expansion opportunities., • Strong CRM experience (Salesforce.com preferred), Microsoft Office proficiency, and accurate sales forecasting discipline., • Willingness to travel as needed (estimated up to 50%)., • Previous experience with sales methodologies such as RADAR/Complex Selling, TAS, Solution Selling, or SPIN., • Experience successfully running field marketing campaigns and events in partnership with Marketing., • Prior experience mentoring or onboarding new sales or pre-sales team members., • Strong strategic engagement, consultative selling, and business planning capabilities., • Strong personal productivity tools including Salesforce.com, Google Applications, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Job Description Company Overview Promise modernizes how government agencies and utilities support people in financial difficulty. We build technology that makes it simple for residents to receive benefits, engage with assistance programs, set up flexible payment plans, and stay on track—while helping agencies increase efficiency, recover revenue, and deliver services with dignity. Our mission is to transform public systems so they work better for everyone, especially the most vulnerable. Our team includes experts from companies like Palantir, Google, Stripe , and esteemed government leaders. We work hard and believe deeply in what we do. We're looking for excellent people to build innovative, resilient technology. Backed by over $50 million in funding from top investors – such as Reid Hoffman, Howard Schultz, Michael Seibel, Y Combinator, 8VC, The General Partnership, First Round Capital, Kapor Capital, XYZ Ventures, and Bronze Investments – Promise has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022,” “Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024,” and Y Combinator’s #1 GovTech startup. Role Overview As the Senior Accountant at Promise, you will step into a pivotal financial role. This role will report directly to the Controller, and would be responsible for assisting with crucial accounting activities including month end close, compliance with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, AR, AP, payroll, and financial reporting. This role not only supports the financial backbone of the company, but also assists with the adherence and establishment of efficient accounting processes and strong controls in coordination with the Controller. Your operational impact and technical support will help fortifyPromise through our scaling efforts, navigating the complexities of a growing SaaS environment in the Series B stage and beyond. What You'll Do * Execute monthly and yearly close activities, including preparation and/or review of: journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and financial reporting package. * Perform comprehensive accounting activities across order to cash, payroll, accounts payable, and GL management processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. * Research and apply technical accounting guidance on the treatment of transactions, particularly related to revenue recognition, expenses and capitalized software, and assist with related financial reporting requirements. * Prepare for and assist with annual financial audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. * Support cash flow and income statement forecasting through preparation of inputs and analysis. * Help maintain accounting policies, controls, and procedures by documenting processes and ensuring compliance with company standards. * Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and processes, and maintain compliance with financial policies and guidelines. * Support the research, implementation, and documentation of new and evolving accounting standards for company compliance. * Lead or participate in various special projects, such as system upgrades, process improvements, and new business initiatives. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, and ensure alignment with financial reporting goals. What Will Help You Succeed * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance * Excellent working knowledge of US GAAP * Proven Senior Account level experience within a SaaS environment, ideally in a Series B or larger startup * Strong capabilities in using financial software and platforms, with a particular proficiency in Google Sheets. * Proven ability to perform efficiently with a high level of detail and accuracy. * Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and implementation of financial policies and strategies. Who Thrives at PromiseYou’ll love it here if: * You are energized by big, complex challenges and the opportunity to solve them. * You want your work to have a real, measurable impact on people’s lives. * You take ownership and run toward problems, not away from them. * You value clear, candid, and constructive communication. Promise is not for you if: * You prefer hierarchy and rigid structures. We operate with freedom and responsibility. * You are uncomfortable with change. We move fast, adapt often, and expect agility. * You want a typical corporate culture. We are mission-driven, ambitious, and direct. * You believe efficiency means “doing less.” We believe efficiency means doing better. How We Support Our People * 100% paid health coverage * Generous PTO and sick leave * Lunch, snacks, and coffee provided * Company retreats * Hybrid work: we deeply value in-person collaboration and are in-office at least 2 days a week, but are flexible on working from home Promise is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status. Additionally, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates. Promise is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Promise engages in US government contracts and restricts hiring to US persons, which includes US citizens and permanent residents (e.g., Green Card holders). Additionally, candidates must reside in the US. Compensation Range: $140K - $160K

Job Description Twilio in San Francisco, CA is looking for one accountant to join our team. Our ideal candidate is attentive, ambitious, and hard-working. Responsibilities • Ensure proper completion of tax records completing paperwork in accordance with laws, • Monitor accountant records and systems keeping them current and accurate, • Analyze business spending and provide ways to better maximize budgets, • Perform audits of financial statements for accuracy and law compliance Qualifications • Experience working as an accountant, • Strong time-management skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize, • Knowledgeable of computer technology that includes excel, google docs, powerpoint, Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation depends on your experience. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.

Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Supervise organizational operations, supporting both the Director of Nursing and Office Managers., • Manage billing, payroll, and oversee the vehicle fleet., • Oversee human resource functions, ensuring compliance with core values and regulatory requirements., • Manage asset operations, including equipment and software access., • Maintain ownership of contracts, credentials, and licenses., • Lead the survey process and support staff development through orientation, ongoing education, and evaluations., • Direct and monitor performance improvement initiatives., • Contribute to the development of strategic goals and budgets., • Stay informed on industry trends and share valuable insights with the team., • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and support teams., • Strong skills in identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements., • Proficiency with Google Suite and Excel., • You will oversee and coordinate all administrative and operational activities of the home health agency, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care., • In office position M-F

Job Description tl;dr: We're building a 3D first-person adventure game where an AI companion is the core of the game. Think MiSide with LLMs, but truly integrated with gameplay, not just a RP chatbot. About Us Here at Spellbrush, we're passionate about making a good anime game. We also happen to be the world's leading generative AI studio—we're the team behind niji・journey. Our mission is simple: use AI to bring characters to life and push the boundaries of narrative-driven games. What We’re Building We’ve developed an in-house LLM storytelling system that blends AI, story, and gameplay—going far beyond shallow “chat-only” experiences. The result is an AI companion who cooperates with you in puzzles, remembers across worlds, and changes how each chapter unfolds. In-game screenshots (development build) About The Role You will join a small but extremely talented team to define a new kind of video game experience. You'll work alongside top otaku minds in the industry, including the creator of Warudo and Cytoid, a Google Deepmind veteran behind Project Astra, and top-tier AI researchers. As an early member of this team, you will have significant artistic and research freedom to shape what could become the next-generation LLM-driven storytelling experience. Why You'll Love Working With Us Impact and Ownership: As an early team member, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible at the intersection of the AI, anime, and video game industry. A World-Class Team: You'll work directly with some of the best AI researchers and engineers in the world in a small, mighty, and fast-paced team. You also have the opportunity to collaborate with one of the best image and video generation model teams in the world on data collection. Unparalleled Resources: You will have a generous amount of compute to build the best possible models for anime characters. Culture: We are seeking individuals who ideally are fans of anime and the anime aesthetic. We believe in the unmatched speed of in-person collaboration. International Opportunities: We have primary research offices in downtown Akihabara, Tokyo, and San Francisco. Visa sponsorships are available for qualified candidates You may be a good fit if: You have hands-on experience in training text-to-motion or audio-to-motion models. You might have previously published papers around the topic, or have worked at an industrial lab on this and related topics. You have seen the Grok AI companion and can develop systems inspired by such an audio-synced motion-generation system. You have experience on facial motion generation Most anime character’s facial expressions are easier to generate than real people. Nevertheless, we have several magnitudes of more real human data. You’ll be a good fit if you have worked on speech-driven 3D facial animation. You have worked on real-time 3D motion generation We need to interact with the character in real time. Knowing how to make that happen in terms of motion generation will be a big bonus. You love anime and the anime aesthetic As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible in the anime and video game industry. Ideally you're a fan of the genre. You're comfortable working on small, fast-paced teams Our engineering team is small but mighty. You'll be working directly with some of the best AI researchers and engineers in the world. We also believe in the unmatched speed of in-person teams, and prefer on-site collaboration in either our primary research office in Tokyo (downtown Akihabara) or San Francisco. Visa sponsorships are available. You can effectively balance research exploration with product-focused development Or, putting it in RL jargon, exploration and exploitation. You excel at working with research teams to synthesize high-impact needs, design and implement technical solutions, and communicate deliverables and tradeoffs.