Preferred Networks

Artificial Intelligence · AI Semiconductors · Enterprise Software · Tokyo, Japan

Preferred Networks is a Tokyo-based technology company that develops an integrated AI stack, from MN-Core processors and the PFCP computing platform to PLaMo foundation models and industry applications. It serves enterprises and researchers across manufacturing, materials, life sciences, retail, finance, public services, education and entertainment.

PFN commercializes its technology through paid cloud and API services, on-premises deployments, software and robotics products, commissioned solutions, licensing and joint ventures. Applications include visual inspection, plant automation, materials simulation, drug-discovery computing and retail optimization. In July 2026, PFN joined Noetra’s national project to develop a multimodal foundation model for physical AI.

Can be worked in English
6%
Remote or hybrid
44%
Most requested
Common areas
  • HR & recruiting 3
  • Consulting & strategy 2
  • Backend engineering 1
  • Business development 1

Measured from the 16 listings Ranked has live for Preferred Networks. Japanese level, visa signal and skills are AI-graded from each posting and can be wrong — confirm against the employer's original posting before applying.

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3

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Security

Compliance

AWS

Responsible for promoting various measures to strengthen information security for PFN and its affiliates.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Biz Dev

Management

Finance

This role involves identifying and addressing various management challenges within the Preferred Networks group, from planning to execution and verification.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

HR

Management

Responsible for enhancing the human resource development function within the management planning department, focusing on various training and development initiatives.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Marketing

Content Mkt

Branding

This role involves leading public relations strategies and executing communication plans to enhance corporate value, targeting various stakeholders.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Fin Analyst

Join the audit department to build and operate the audit system, focusing on internal audits and J-SOX evaluations.

Full-time

English OK

Visa maybe

Remote

Legal

ML

The Patent Prosecution Specialist supports patent prosecution and intellectual-property rights work for Preferred Networks at the company’s Otemachi office in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

HR

Strategy

Management

This role involves defining and implementing the corporate culture of Preferred Networks, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and values.

Full-time

JP Native

Visa maybe

Remote

Legal

GenAI

Responsible for legal matters supporting various business divisions, including contract creation, legal risk assessment, and compliance training.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Accounting

Operations

Manage administrative governance for publicly funded R&D projects, including procurement, contracting, budget tracking, cost processing, reporting, registrations, and audit preparation.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

HR

Management

This role involves enhancing HR planning functions, including personnel planning and improving HR systems to align with management strategies.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Content Mkt

Writing

Develops content and channel strategies, produces and publishes articles, videos, interviews and events, and manages performance across external and internal media.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

GenAI

Backend

AI

The Forward Deployed Engineer integrates AI solutions into client operations, collaborating closely with business development teams.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

QA

Hardware

Develop software to verify MN-Core AI accelerator architectures, including assemblers, simulators, application kernels, CI environments, and new-chip evaluation.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

GenAI

AI

The Corporate AI Enablement Engineer role promotes internal AI utilization at Preferred Networks. No further responsibilities, qualifications, technologies, or working conditions are provided.