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Lead Engineer - AI-Native Email App

bjakcareerUnited StatesEngineering
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This position is a remote role based in the United States, offering a technical leadership opportunity for engineers who want to design complex products and remain hands-on with code. It suits experienced software professionals who thrive in fast-paced, distributed environments and enjoy guiding teams while building scalable systems.

Role Overview

BJAK is hiring a Lead Engineer to take technical ownership of advanced products and systems while raising the overall engineering standards. The position requires a combination of high-level architecture planning and direct coding involvement to drive major initiatives from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and execution of core products, features, and engineering initiatives.
Architect scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems spanning backend, frontend, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
Remain hands-on with coding, prototyping, code reviews, debugging, and production problem-solving.
Make architectural decisions balancing speed, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Deconstruct ambiguous technical problems into actionable execution plans.
Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, testing, security, and observability.
Mentor engineers and enhance technical capabilities across the team.
Monitor production systems, investigate incidents, and resolve root causes.

Requirements

Strong software engineering background with extensive experience shipping production systems.
Deep technical expertise in areas such as backend, frontend, distributed systems, APIs, databases, or cloud infrastructure.
Proven system design and architecture skills for complex or high-scale environments.
Demonstrated experience leading major engineering projects or providing technical leadership.
Strong English communication skills for collaborating in a distributed global team.

Skills and Tools

Backend systems
Frontend systems
APIs
Databases
Cloud infrastructure
Distributed systems

About the Company

Founded in 2019, BJAK operates a prominent digital financial platform that began with mobile-first insurance services in Southeast Asia and expanded into spending, saving, investing, and other financial applications. The company employs a globally distributed workforce comprising 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

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote role accepting applicants from the United States and globally across multiple time zones.

Will this role require writing code?

Yes, this is a hands-on technical leadership position where candidates are expected to write and review code, prototype, and debug production systems.

What language is used across the team?

English is the main working language for all global teams, and strong English communication skills are required.

What does the interview process look like?

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

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official bjakcareer careers page.

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