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Engineering Manager - AI Payments 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

Bjakcareer is hiring an Engineering Manager for an AI Payments App based in Tokyo, Japan. This hybrid position suits a technical leader who wants to direct engineering teams and guide products from concept to production.

Role Overview

The Engineering Manager will lead a technical team developing applications utilized by millions of users across the region. The position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week in the local office with remaining flexibility to work remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and manage a team of frontend, backend, and full stack software engineers.
Oversee engineering delivery for key product areas to ensure rapid shipping without sacrificing reliability.
Collaborate with product, design, mobile, backend, and AI groups to translate product problems into technical execution.
Formulate technical architecture and engineering choices concerning APIs, databases, integrations, infrastructure, and customer-facing systems.
Establish engineering benchmarks for code quality, testing, system design, security, observability, and production reliability.
Engage in architecture reviews, code reviews, debugging, and major technical decisions.
Coach engineers through continuous feedback, performance management, and structured expectations.
Refine engineering processes, automation, and tooling to support team scaling.
Handle production outcomes by monitoring systems, fixing incidents, and discovering root causes.

Requirements

Solid software engineering background with a history of building and launching production systems.
Prior experience managing or leading software engineers and taking charge of engineering delivery.
Technical expertise spanning backend, frontend, databases, APIs, distributed systems, or cloud infrastructure.
Capability to evaluate architecture trade-offs while balancing speed, maintainability, and scalability.
History of moving products or systems from initial concept to launch and production.
Comfort level in reviewing technical designs, questioning engineering choices, and debugging production problems.
Strong product sense linking technical choices to business and customer outcomes.
Ability to operate quickly amid ambiguity, set priorities, and drive teams toward concrete results.

Skills and Tools

Frontend development
Backend development
Full stack development
APIs
Databases
Cloud infrastructure
Distributed systems

About the Company

Bjakcareer started in 2019 as a mobile-first insurance platform and has expanded into a regional financial services provider covering spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travelling. The organization employs personnel from over twenty nationalities across international offices and remote arrangements.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official Bjakcareer careers page to submit their application.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

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

What languages are required for communication?

English serves as the primary working language across global teams, and strong English communication skills are mandatory.

What does the interview process involve?

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

How long does the interview process typically take?

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

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official bjakcareer careers page.

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