Forward Deployed Engineer (Agentic AI Specialist) – Nagoya, Japan

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There are NO limits to your career: come shape the future and be part of a truly unique global culture at OutSystems! About OutSystems At OutSystems, we are accelerating digital transformation globally by empowering organizations to build enterprise-grade applications and intelligent systems quickly and efficiently. As we launch a pioneering high-impact engagement model in Japan, we are seeking a visionary Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to be based in Nagoya . Unlike traditional IT consulting or professional services, an FDE at OutSystems is deeply embedded within our strategic clients’ operations. You will act as a dedicated, trusted technical partner, taking true ownership of the client's mission to architect their future with Agentic AI and intelligent automation. Position Overview Role Title: Forward Deployed Engineer (Agentic AI & Enterprise Architecture) Location: Nagoya, Japan (On-site at client offices / Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (正社員 - Shachain) Language Requirements: Native-level/Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent) and Business-level English Key Responsibilities (職務内容) As a Forward Deployed Engineer in Nagoya, you will bridge the gap between advanced AI capabilities and complex enterprise business realities. You will own the "Agentic Transformation" process from initial use-case discovery to production deployment. Deep Customer Embedding ( Gemba -centric Collaboration): Operate as a dedicated, trusted technical resource embedded directly within customer teams. Understand their core operational mechanics to uncover, scope, and solve complex business friction points. Accelerate Agentic AI Adoption: Actively drive the adoption of OutSystems' Agentic AI capabilities. Champion "what to build and why" (not just how), turning ambiguous business problems into practical, high-value AI solutions. AI-Native Solution Delivery: Execute rapid prototyping and agile solution delivery by integrating advanced AI into the core of the client’s workflows. Prove technical feasibility, structure delivery timelines, and establish metrics to measure tangible business value. Executive Client Engagement: Lead transformational technical discussions and foster strong, trusted relationships with client executives, IT leadership, and operational stakeholders. Strategic Business Development: Partner closely with OutSystems Account Teams to identify expansion opportunities. Turn initial successful implementations ("lands") into widespread, long-term enterprise adoption stories. Global Product Feedback Loop: Act as a direct extension of our global Product and Engineering teams. Translate unique field experiences and localized Japanese market requirements into actionable insights to guide the global product roadmap. Qualifications & Requirements (応募資格・条件) We are seeking a rare blend of a highly skilled engineer, an agile prototyper, and a polished IT consultant. Forward-Deployed / Consulting Experience: Proven track record performing Forward-Deployed Engineering, Senior Solutions Architecture, or Technical Consulting roles within complex enterprise environments. Exceptional ability to build trust on-site with corporate stakeholders. Hands-on AI Implementation: Deep, hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and deploying custom AI solutions directly into production environments. Advanced AI Skillset: Strong technical proficiency with Agentic AI architectures, Large Language Model (LLM)-based workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and complex enterprise system integrations. Data Engineering Competency: Experience preparing, structuring, and optimizing complex enterprise data architectures (including unstructured and semi-structured data) specifically for AI/ML ingestion. Enterprise Governance & Security: Solid understanding of enterprise-grade AI governance, security frameworks, data privacy, guardrails, and local Japanese compliance requirements. Consultative & Problem-Solving Mindset: Excellent consultative engineering skills. Ability to confidently navigate ambiguous environments, treating complex enterprise constraints as a blank canvas for innovative design. On-Site Flexibility: Willingness to work consistently on-site with strategic enterprise customers in the Nagoya/Chubu region as required by the mission. Language Proficiency: Japanese: Native or bilingual fluency (written and verbal). Ability to communicate technical complexities clearly and respectfully ( Keigo ) to traditional enterprise clients. English: Business-level fluency (written and verbal) to serve as a primary bridge to global product teams. What We Offer (待遇・福利厚生) Competitive base salary with performance-aligned incentives. Social Insurance fully covered (Health Insurance, Employee's Pension, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance). Flexi-Allowance Generous paid annual leave, continuous upskilling in advanced AI technologies, and a highly collaborative, globally-minded work culture. More about OutSystems OutSystems is a leading AI Development Platform built for the enterprise. Global organizations trust OutSystems to rapidly build mission-critical apps and agents, modernize legacy processes with agentic systems, and govern their entire AI portfolio across complex regulatory environments, all on one unified platform. As the future becomes agentic, our customers need us now more than ever. While AI has opened the door to extraordinary possibilities, most large organizations find themselves stuck on one side of the "enterprise gap" because AI by itself doesn't solve their complex use cases and business challenges. OutSystems bridges the "enterprise gap" by combining the speed of generative AI with a deterministic, enterprise-grade framework. We provide the tools for teams of any size to deliver high-quality, reliable AI solutions that drive real business impact. We are looking for passionate, talented, and motivated people to join us as we empower organizations to build, deploy, and scale the next generation of enterprise software. While we are leading the charge into the agentic era, our mission is broader: we are the platform enterprise leaders trust to evolve their entire business, accelerating innovation through secure, governed human-AI collaboration. OutSystems is a global company, with more than 900k developer community members, 1,700 employees, more than 600 partners, and thousands of active customers in over 75 countries and across 21 industries. Founded in 2001, OutSystems now has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, the UAE, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, India, and Singapore, and includes a thriving, worldwide community of remote employees. Our customers are some of the world's most recognizable brands across diverse industries— such as Toyota, Heineken, Bosch, KeyBank, and UCLA—who trust OutSystems to deliver ROI and transformational impact. Consistently recognized as a leader by top analyst firms Gartner, IDC and Forrester, OutSystems continues to shape the future of enterprise software development in the agentic era. We are proud to be named a leader in more than 100 categories on G2, including #1 in Customer Satisfaction in Enterprise Low Code Development, and most recently as a leader in AI Agent Building in the G2 Spring 2026 Reports. Working at OutSystems Our culture is built on our core values of Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, and Alignment. We operate as one global OutSystems team, taking ownership to pursue our vision of being the AI platform enterprise leaders trust to build, secure, and evolve their most critical applications and systems. What do we have to offer you? A company at the vanguard of the agentic revolution, where we don’t just react to AI innovation—we architect it. Joining OutSystems means stepping onto a high-growth rocket ship that combines the fearless agility of a startup with the sophisticated, global foundation of an enterprise powerhouse. Real growth opportunities. We don't just talk about development; we invest in it through structured programs designed to scale your expertise. Whether you are aiming for vertical progression, exploring lateral moves into new domains, or mastering specialized AI skills through our Professional Development Fund and Internal Mobility Program, we provide the resources to get you there. A global collective of world-class talent, where you’ll collaborate with enterprise software legends and sought-after thought leaders. At OutSystems, our industry experts aren't just visionaries—they are accessible, approachable mentors who are deeply invested in your growth as we architect the agentic future together. OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture where talented individuals from all backgrounds are empowered to learn, experiment and make an impact. . We believe that driving our next phase of growth requires the radical creativity that only comes from diverse perspectives. We are committed to building a team as global and diverse as the organizations we serve, ensuring every individual can perform to their full potential. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.