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Engineering Manager - AI-Native Email App

bjakcareerSeoul, KoreaEngineering
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This position suits a strong technical leader who wants to manage an engineering team while remaining hands-on with technology and architecture. The job is based remotely in Seoul, Korea, with global operations across multiple time zones.

Role Overview

The Engineering Manager position involves directing an engineering group tasked with building and scaling products used across the region. The individual chosen will guide team members, direct architecture choices, and manage products from conception to production.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and manage a team comprising frontend, backend, and full-stack software developers.
Oversee engineering delivery for key product areas, balancing rapid shipping speed with reliability and quality.
Collaborate with product, design, mobile, backend, and AI groups to translate vague product challenges into structured technical execution.
Lead technical architecture decisions spanning APIs, databases, integrations, infrastructure, and user-facing systems.
Establish standards for code quality, system design, testing, observability, security, and production stability.
Participate in technical work through architecture reviews, code reviews, debugging, and critical decisions.
Coach engineers through regular feedback, performance management, and clearly defined expectations.
Refine engineering processes, tooling, and automation to support scaling.
Monitor systems, address incidents, resolve root causes, and own post-release production outcomes.

Requirements

Background in software engineering with a history of building and launching production systems.
Experience in leading or managing software developers and taking charge of engineering delivery.
Technical depth across backend, frontend, APIs, databases, distributed systems, or cloud infrastructure.
Ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs while balancing speed, scalability, and maintainability.
Experience taking products from initial concept through launch and production.
Capability to review technical designs, evaluate engineering choices, and debug production problems.
Experience coaching engineers and building high-performing teams.
Strong product awareness connecting technical choices to customer and business results.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, set priorities, and drive teams toward outcomes.
Strong English communication skills for collaborating across international teams.

Skills and Tools

Frontend Development
Backend Development
Full Stack Development
APIs
Databases
Distributed Systems
Cloud Infrastructure
System Design
Testing and Observability
Security

About the Company

Started in 2019, bjakcareer operates a mobile-first insurance platform serving millions of users in Southeast Asia. The organization is expanding its offerings to cover spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and traveling. The enterprise employs over 20 nationalities working from offices and remotely around the world.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the position located?

The position is remote and based out of Seoul, Korea, with a globally distributed team.

What languages are required for the role?

Strong English communication is required as English is the main working language.

What does the interview process involve?

The process includes an online assessment or practical task, a technical and engineering leadership interview, and a CEO or final round.

Is this a purely administrative management role?

No. The role requires staying close to the technology through architecture reviews, code reviews, and debugging.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official bjakcareer careers page.

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