--- title: 'Talent Acquisition Lead at TELEXISTENCE Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/talent-acquisition-lead-telexistence-inc-tokyo-8dnha08y4twr' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Talent Acquisition Lead at TELEXISTENCE Inc. - **Company:** TELEXISTENCE Inc. - **Location:** Tokyo, Japan - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tx-inc.com/73ad10d4-689b-451f-b3e0-5776077e03a4 ## Job description Who we are and what we doTelexistence develops remote-controlled robots with artificial intelligence, with the mission to change robots, the structure, and the world. Gathered by highly expert professionals worldwide, the engineering team consistently develops robotic hardware, software, and AI technology in-house. TX aims to expand the scope of robotics activities beyond the factory floor and transform the fundamental nature of labor society. Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Full-lifecycle Recruiter to lead end-to-end hiring processes and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. This role plays a critical part in scaling the organization by partnering closely with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to attract, engage, and hire top talent.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, excels in stakeholder management, and is passionate about elevating Talent Acquisition as a strategic business function through data-driven and process-oriented approaches. ## Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Recruiting - Lead and manage non-tech hiring, partnering closely with business leaders to attract and secure top talent - Own and manage full-cycle recruiting processes from job intake through offer acceptance for assigned roles - Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies, role requirements, interview frameworks, and evaluation criteria - Proactively source, assess, and engage candidates through multiple channels - Drive efficient pipeline management to meet hiring targets and timelines Candidate Experience - Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and engaging experience - Provide timely updates and maintain clear communication throughout the hiring process - Champion a consistent, inclusive, and high-quality candidate journey Recruiting Operations & Systems - Manage job postings, requisitions, and candidate pipelines within ATS platforms - Ensure data accuracy, reporting integrity, and compliance with internal policies - Leverage ATS and recruiting tools to improve workflow efficiency and visibility - Support offer management in partnership with relevant teams Stakeholder Management & Reporting - Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders - Provide regular updates on pipeline health, hiring progress, and recruiting metrics - Track, analyze, and report key recruiting KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, conversion rates, cost-per-hire) - Enable data-driven decision-making to continuously improve hiring outcomes Process Improvement & TA Initiatives - Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting processes and enhance scalability - Lead or contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives such as employer branding, hiring events, and process optimization - Drive improvements in hiring efficiency, quality of hire, and cost management - Support global and cross-functional recruiting projects as needed ## Qualifications Must-Have - 3+ years of recruiting experience - Strong ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Business-level Japanese and English - Hands-on experience with ATS platforms - High attention to detail with a structured, process-driven mindset Nice-to-Have - Experience in high-growth, startup, or tech environments (robotics, AI, or deep tech) - Familiarity with technical concepts across software and hardware domains - Experience building recruiting processes from scratch or scaling teams rapidly - ## Experience in global or cross-border hiring ## About TELEXISTENCE Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Telexistence Inc. builds and operates AI-powered robots for real-world retail and logistics environments, with a mission to grasp every single object in the world. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Jin Tomioka ## Core Business - Primary industry: Robotics and Physical AI - Target customers: Retail convenience stores, logistics operators, robotics startups, and research institutions (B2B) - Mission or purpose: “Change robots, change structures, and change the world” – to make robots operate outside factories and revolutionize labor. ## Products & Services - **TX SCARA (Retail Robot)**: An AI-powered robot deployed in convenience stores for restocking and shelf management. Currently in over 300 FamilyMart stores across Japan. - **GHOST (Next-Gen Robot)**: Next-generation model under development with Foxconn for mass production. - **Astra (Humanoid Robot)**: Vision-Language-Action (VLA) humanoid robot being co-developed with Seven-Eleven Japan, targeting deployment in stores by 2029. - **Motion Data Factory (Service)**: A new industrial utility generating large-scale, stable robotic motion datasets for robotics companies and researchers, launching January 2026. - **Logistics Automation Systems**: Multi-robot systems (four robotic arms + four automated forklifts) for warehouse loading/unloading, deployed with SENKO Co., Ltd. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Total Funding**: $204.8M (as of Series B; $170M Series B led by SoftBank Group, Foxconn, Globis Capital Partners, with follow-ons from Airbus Ventures, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Monoful Venture Partners) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$13M (LinkedIn estimate); deploying robots in commercial convenience stores at scale – a rare feat in the industry. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: SoftBank Group Corp., Foxconn, Airbus Ventures, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Globis Capital Partners, Monoful Venture Partners, AWS (Generative AI Innovation Center), NVIDIA (IsaacSim), Seven-Eleven Japan, FamilyMart, SENKO. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 16.2% YoY to 92 employees across 10 countries; entered strategic partnership for humanoid robot with Seven-Eleven; launched Motion Data Factory service; expanding into North America with SoftBank Robotics. ## Competitive Advantages - **Real-world scale**: Already operating hundreds of robots in live convenience stores, accumulating real-world data that competitors lack. - **Full-stack ownership**: In-house hardware, AI foundation models, data collection, and control – enabling rapid iteration and tight feedback loops. - **Advanced gripping and fleet management**: Proprietary grippers that handle perforated or weak boxes, plus an AI system that coordinates multiple robot arms and forklifts in parallel. - **Infrastructure**: Access to large-scale GPU clusters (AWS) and simulation tools (NVIDIA IsaacSim) for training foundation models. ## Strategic Focus - Continue scaling deployments in retail and logistics (Japan → North America). - Advance humanoid robot development (Astra) with Seven-Eleven for 2029 rollout. - Grow the Motion Data Factory as a utility service to power the broader robotics ecosystem. - Solidify mass production capabilities with Foxconn for next-gen models. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Highly flexible – no fixed hours, remote/hybrid/in-person options as long as goals are met. Results-driven environment. - **Team**: Multinational group of top specialists in hardware, software, AI, and teleoperation. Distributed across 10 countries (Japan, India, Turkey, Canada, US, etc.). - **Impact**: Work on frontier robotics problems with immediate real-world deployment – from convenience store shelves to logistics hubs. - **Growth**: Rapid scaling phase post-Series B; opportunities to shape platform from early stage. - **Perks**: Start-up agility with global investor backing; exposure to cutting-edge AI and robotics stack. ## Sources 1. [tx-inc.com](https://tx-inc.com/en/) 2. [tx-inc.com/about](https://tx-inc.com/en/about/) 3. [tx-inc.com/career](https://tx-inc.com/en/career/) 4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/tx-inc.com) 5. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/telexistenceinc) ## Other roles at TELEXISTENCE Inc. - [Principal Robotics Hardware Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/principal-robotics-hardware-engineer-telexistence-inc-tokyo-pbxtyw6afap5) — Tokyo, Japan - [Electronic Engineer - Logistics](https://feeny.ai/job/electronic-engineer-logistics-telexistence-inc-tokyo-27r5zw96pp8g) — Tokyo, Japan - [Robotics Software Engineer, Motion Planning - Logistics Division](https://feeny.ai/job/robotics-software-engineer-motion-planning-logistics-division-telexistence-inc-wjhgncadravn) — Tokyo, Japan - [Robotic Operation Support Expert](https://feeny.ai/job/robotic-operation-support-expert-telexistence-inc-tokyo-7a511wkm66my) — Tokyo, Japan - [事業開発リード/ Business Development Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-lead-telexistence-inc-tokyo-wzwvhhgbvsfh) — Tokyo, Japan - [Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Fleet & Navigation Systems - AGF Team](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-robotics-software-engineer-fleet-navigation-systems-agf-team-db7nfng9s9gj) — Tokyo, Japan - [Autonomous Motion Planning & Control Engineer - Logistics AGF Team](https://feeny.ai/job/autonomous-motion-planning-control-engineer-logistics-agf-team-telexistence-inc-aebyhbks0pet) — Tokyo, Japan - [Finance Lead (FP&A / IR）](https://feeny.ai/job/finance-lead-fp-a-ir-telexistence-inc-tokyo-82npxwnffnaj) — Tokyo, Japan - [Talent Acquisition Expert](https://feeny.ai/job/talent-acquisition-expert-telexistence-inc-tokyo-67f4p5r6d939) — Tokyo, Japan - [サプライチェーン購買担当](https://feeny.ai/job/telexistence-inc-tokyo-16hj2pxvqazx) — Tokyo, Japan