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Engineering Manager - AI-Native Email App

bjakcareerChinaEngineering
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

This role suits an experienced technical leader with a strong software engineering background who wants to guide engineering teams in building and scaling production systems remotely from China. The position involves leading software engineers, making architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of reliable products for regional users.

Role Overview

BJAK is hiring an Engineering Manager for an AI-Native Email App position based remotely in China. The company operates globally with distributed teams spanning multiple countries and time zones. The person in this role will guide a high-performing engineering group, balance speed and technical quality, and drive systems from initial concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and manage a team of engineers focusing on frontend, backend, and full stack development.
Oversee engineering delivery for major product lines while maintaining reliability and high technical standards.
Collaborate closely with product, design, mobile, backend, and AI groups to translate vague product challenges into concrete technical plans.
Shape technical architecture and engineering choices concerning APIs, databases, integrations, infrastructure, and user-facing systems.
Establish engineering benchmarks for code quality, system design, testing, observability, security, and production reliability.
Maintain involvement in hands-on technical work through architecture reviews, code evaluations, debugging, and critical choices.
Foster professional growth in engineers through feedback, coaching, performance oversight, and clear expectations.
Address performance gaps promptly to elevate the group execution bar.
Refine engineering processes, tooling, and automation to support faster delivery at scale.
Manage production outcomes by monitoring systems, resolving incidents, and performing root cause analyses.
Cultivate an engineering culture centered on ownership, speed, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Solid software engineering background with a history of building and launching live production systems.
Prior experience leading or managing software engineers and taking charge of engineering delivery.
Technical depth spanning backend, frontend, APIs, databases, distributed systems, or cloud infrastructure.
Ability to make sound architectural trade-offs while balancing speed, scalability, and maintainability.
Proven track record of carrying products or systems from concept through development, release, and production.
Comfort with reviewing technical designs, questioning engineering choices, and debugging complex production errors.
People leadership capabilities including coaching, performance management, and team building.
Product sense capable of linking technical choices to customer and business results.
Capacity to operate quickly amidst ambiguity, set priorities, and drive clear outcomes.
Strong ownership mentality regarding delivery and accountability when issues arise.
Strong English communication skills for collaborating within a distributed international team.

Skills and Tools

Frontend development
Backend development
Full stack development
APIs
Databases
Distributed systems
Cloud infrastructure
System design and architecture
Software testing and observability
Security and production reliability

About the Company

BJAK operates as an insurance platform provider that originally launched in 2019 and serves millions of users across Southeast Asia. The organization is expanding its offerings into spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travelling to help individuals manage their money. The company employs more than 20 nationalities working from offices and remotely around the world.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this position, visit the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

FrontendBackendAPIsDatabasesCloud InfrastructureDistributed Systems

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Engineering Manager position located?

The role is remote and accepts candidates based in China as part of a global, distributed team.

What language is required for this role?

English serves as the primary working language, and strong English communication skills are required.

What does the interview process involve?

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

How long does the interview process typically take?

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

What kind of hands-on involvement is expected from the manager?

The manager is expected to stay close to the technical work by participating in 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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