SHIFT and Cognition AI Sign Japan’s First Master Partner Agreement for “Devin,” the AI Software Engineer
SHIFT and Cognition AI Sign Japan’s First Master Partner Agreement for “Devin,” the AI Software Engineer
Accelerating the Adoption and Localization of AI-Driven Development for Japanese Enterprises by Providing a More Secure Development Environment
SHIFT Inc. (“SHIFT,” headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Masaru Tange, CEO and Representative Director), which supports clients in developing and delivering software services and products that drive sales, and Cognition AI, Inc. (“Cognition AI,” headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA; Scott Wu, CEO), the provider of the AI software engineer “Devin,” are announcing the execution of Japan’s first Master Partner Agreement for “Devin.”
SHIFT and Cognition AI entered into a strategic partnership in October 2025 and have since been engaged in initiatives such as supporting Japanese enterprises in the adoption of AI-driven development and providing system development services utilizing this technology.
(Reference) SHIFT Enters Strategic Partnership with Cognition AI to Lead Domestic Expansion of AI Software Engineer “Devin”
Building upon these efforts, the parties have executed this Master Partner Agreement for “Devin” to further strengthen the partnership and establish a long-term support structure for the adoption and integration of AI-driven development.
Future Outlook
Through this partnership, SHIFT and Cognition AI will pursue the following initiatives:
■ Provision of a Secure Development Environment through Cognition Platform
SHIFT will provide domestic enterprises with the Cognition Platform, which includes both Devin (autonomous AI software engineer) and Windsurf (agentic IDE), built on a foundation of deep codebase understanding, business logic awareness, and intelligent planning and execution capabilities.
The platform is offered in two enterprise solutions: the Cognition Dedicated Enterprise Platform for large, regulated enterprises with the strictest security requirements, featuring VPC or Dedicated SaaS deployment; and the Cognition Standard Enterprise Platform for mid-sized enterprises and digital natives, offering Dedicated SaaS or standard SaaS deployment. Both support major cloud platforms including Google Cloud, Azure, and AWS, ensuring that all data is stored within a managed environment and not utilized for training purposes, thereby ensuring rigorous data privacy.
With features such as team-specific customization, role-based access control, and audit logs, enterprise companies managing multiple projects and teams can utilize the platform with the highest levels of safety and security.
■ Comprehensive Long-term Support in Japanese, from Implementation to Integration
SHIFT will establish a comprehensive support system conducted entirely in Japanese, covering everything from the initial implementation to the full operational integration of the Cognition Platform. By providing a support structure tailored to the specific needs of domestic enterprises—including technical troubleshooting at the time of introduction, license procurement, and training for operational integration—SHIFT enables smooth implementation and operation without language barriers.
SHIFT and Cognition AI remain committed to enhancing development productivity in Japan and contributing to further innovation in AI and other IT technologies.
Inquiries regarding AI-Driven Development and Devin Implementation Support:
https://service.shiftinc.jp/en/contact/
About the AI Software Engineer “Devin”
Devin is an autonomous AI software engineer capable of automatically executing a wide range of software development tasks and collaborating seamlessly with engineering teams. Specifically, Devin operates at a level comparable to a junior engineer and can be managed through communication tools such as Slack and Teams, project management platforms like Jira, via API (connectivity between applications), or through a dedicated Devin interface. Designed to support software engineers in working more efficiently, this AI enables companies to develop products and new features with greater speed and reliability. Even without deep technical expertise, users can leverage Devin as a powerful tool to streamline engineering tasks and ensure a smooth development process.
Furthermore, Devin possesses the capability to understand natural language instructions from users and autonomously perform tasks across the entire software development lifecycle. It integrates seamlessly with major tools such as GitHub, provides real-time progress reports, and features advanced processing capabilities for autonomous error detection and bug fixing.
About Cognition AI, Inc.
Cognition AI is a U.S.-based AI startup focused on the development of the AI software engineer “Devin.” Bringing together leaders and engineers who have been at the forefront of applied AI, the company develops AI “teammates” designed to empower engineers and engineering teams to achieve higher-level objectives.
Name：Cognition AI, Inc.
Representative：Scott Wu, CEO
Address：1875 MISSION STREET SAN FRANCISCO, California (US-CA), 94103 UNITED STATES
URL：Corporate Site: https://cognition.ai/ Service Site: https://app.devin.ai/