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Mantra

AI-powered manga translation engine for publishers

Engineering Manager - Mantra Engine

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, Japan¥7M - ¥10M /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience managing at least three engineers, including people management.
  • Project management experience.
  • Approximately five or more years of in-depth understanding and experience in web application development.
  • Business-level English proficiency sufficient for communication within the team.
  • Business-level Japanese proficiency equivalent to N2 or higher.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of at least three engineers.
  • Conduct one-on-one meetings, set goals, evaluate performance, and provide feedback.
  • Support team members’ growth and career development.
  • Participate in recruitment activities, including interviews and onboarding.
  • Plan and manage development projects.
  • Optimize project scope, schedule, and resources.
  • Identify technical challenges and develop solutions.
  • Communicate with stakeholders.
  • Align business objectives with technology initiatives.
  • Design and improve development processes and organizational structures.
  • Participate in decisions regarding technology selection and architecture.
  • Promote cross-team technology sharing and knowledge management.
  • Collaborate with Business, Product, and R&D teams.
  • Understand the business direction and make proposals and implement solutions from an engineering perspective.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing multinational engineering teams.
  • Experience managing teams at startups and growing companies.
  • Experience developing AI or machine learning products.
  • Experience developing products in the entertainment and content industry.

About the Company

Mantra

AI-powered manga translation engine for publishers

Mantra builds AI-powered translation tools for manga and distributes them to publishers and manga platforms. Its main product, the Mantra Engine, processes manga content to produce translations that preserve the original artwork, layout, and narrative context, delivering accurate, culturally appropriate localization. The service is offered on a subscription basis to B2B customers such as publishers and platforms, with additional revenue opportunities from licensing and partnerships. This approach aims to cut the time and cost of traditional translation, making manga more accessible to a global audience while maintaining quality. Mantra differentiates itself by specializing in manga translation, leveraging AI and ML to handle the unique combination of text and artwork, and by actively engaging with industry programs and awards to validate its impact.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$7.9M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2020

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