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Engineering Manager - AI-Native Email App

bjakcareerTokyo, JapanEngineering
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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

Based in Tokyo, Japan, this hybrid Engineering Manager position suits a technical leader who wants to guide software teams building scalable regional products. The role combines people management with hands-on technical oversight to drive system development from conception to production.

Role Overview

The Engineering Manager position at bjakcareer requires a leader capable of balancing architectural decisions, team performance, and product delivery. The successful candidate operates from the Tokyo office at least three days per week while managing engineering output across frontend, backend, and full-stack disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of software engineers across frontend, backend, and full-stack development.
Own delivery timelines for major product areas while maintaining system reliability and quality.
Collaborate with product, design, mobile, backend, and AI teams to translate ambiguous ideas into technical execution.
Drive system architecture choices for APIs, databases, infrastructure, and customer-facing platforms.
Establish engineering standards regarding code quality, security, testing, and observability.
Review technical designs, conduct code reviews, and participate in debugging critical issues.
Coach engineers through regular feedback, performance management, and career development.
Optimize internal processes, automation, and tooling to accelerate team output.
Monitor production outcomes, manage incident resolution, and prevent recurring problems.

Requirements

Professional background in software engineering with experience deploying production systems.
Prior experience managing software engineers and overseeing technical delivery.
Technical expertise spanning backend, frontend, databases, APIs, distributed systems, or cloud infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to balance speed, scalability, and maintainability in architectural decisions.
Experience taking products from initial concept through development, launch, and production.
Strong English communication skills for a global working environment.
Ability to work from the local office in Tokyo for a minimum of three days per week.

Skills and Tools

APIs
Databases
Cloud Infrastructure
Distributed Systems
Frontend Development
Backend Development

About the Company

Started in 2019, bjakcareer operates a prominent insurance platform in Southeast Asia and expands financial applications into spending, saving, investing, and more. The organization employs a global workforce spanning over twenty nationalities across various offices and remote setups.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the job?

The role is based in Tokyo, Japan, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days per week in the local office.

What are the language requirements for this position?

Strong English communication is required as English serves as the primary working language across global teams.

Will this manager be expected to stay technical?

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

What does the interview process involve?

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

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official bjakcareer careers page.

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