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Engineering Manager - AI-Native Email App

bjakcareerMalaysiaEngineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Bjakcareer is hiring an Engineering Manager in Malaysia to lead a technical team building products for regional users, suiting experienced technical leaders with a strong background in software engineering and people management. The hybrid position requires working from the local office at least three days per week.

Role Overview

The Engineering Manager position involves directing a high-performing technical team to design and scale applications utilized by millions of individuals across Southeast Asia. The person in this role balances technical depth with people leadership, guiding products from initial concept to production while maintaining strict engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and support a team of frontend, backend, and full-stack software engineers.
Manage engineering delivery for major product areas to ensure rapid shipping without sacrificing reliability.
Collaborate closely with product, design, mobile, backend, and artificial intelligence teams.
Define technical architecture across application programming interfaces, databases, integrations, infrastructure, and customer-facing systems.
Establish standards for code quality, testing, observability, security, and system reliability.
Conduct architecture reviews, code evaluations, and debugging sessions.
Coach engineers through regular feedback, performance management, and career development.
Monitor production systems, resolve incidents, and identify root causes for operational issues.

Requirements

Solid software engineering background with direct experience building production systems.
Prior experience leading or managing software engineers and overseeing delivery.
Technical depth across backend, frontend, application programming interfaces, databases, distributed systems, or cloud infrastructure.
Ability to make sound architectural trade-offs balancing speed, scalability, and maintainability.
Strong product sense linking technical decisions to customer and business outcomes.
Capability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations and drive clear priorities.
Strong English communication skills, as English is the main working language.
Availability to work from the local office in Malaysia at least three days per week.

Skills and Tools

Frontend development
Backend development
Full stack development
APIs
Databases
Distributed systems
Cloud infrastructure
System design and observability
Mobile development

About the Company

Bjakcareer operates as part of a regional platform that started in 2019 by launching an online insurance service. The organization has since expanded into financial areas such as spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and traveling. The company employs team members across the world spanning over twenty nationalities in offices and remote setups.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit their application for the Engineering Manager role.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Engineering Manager role located?

The position is a hybrid role based in Malaysia, requiring attendance at the local office at least three days per week with remote flexibility for the remaining days.

What language proficiency is required for the job?

Strong English communication skills are required because English serves as the primary working language across the global teams.

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.

What is the expected timeline for the interview process?

For strong candidates, the organization aims to complete the interview process and issue an offer within one week from the start of the process.

Does the role require hands-on technical involvement?

Yes, the position requires staying close to technical work through architecture reviews, code reviews, debugging, and critical engineering decisions.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official bjakcareer careers page.

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