About the job
Join Our Team
At Mercari, we are on a mission to revolutionize the global marketplace by enabling everyone to buy and sell with ease. As a leading C2C marketplace company founded in Japan in 2013, we have evolved into a noteworthy player in the tech industry, becoming Japan's first tech unicorn prior to our IPO in 2018. We are dedicated to our ongoing transformation and global expansion.
Our growth has been fueled by continuous investment in our people and technology, allowing us to branch out from Japan into the U. S. market. We have also successfully introduced innovative services such as Merpay, a mobile payment platform designed to empower users to achieve their dreams through a comprehensive ecosystem that transcends traditional payment services.
As we strive to broaden our global reach, we recognize the importance of attracting top-tier talent, which is why we have established the India Center of Excellence. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping our future as a successful global technology enterprise.
Our Values
At Mercari, our culture is built on shared values that guide our actions and decisions. We embrace the principles of Go Bold, All for One, Be a Pro, and Move Fast. Our foundational pillars—Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Trust & Openness, and Well-being for Performance—are integral to our mission. We encourage you to explore our Mercari Culture Doc to understand the mindset shared by our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced machine learning systems, particularly in the Recommendation domain, to enhance the functionality of the Mercari marketplace application.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of machine learning capabilities within our platforms.
- Continuously optimize and refine algorithms to improve user experience and engagement.

