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Lead Engineer - AI-Native Email App

bjakcareerMalaysiaEngineering
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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 suits a hands-on technical leader with a strong software engineering background who wants to take charge of complex systems in Malaysia. The role involves leading the technical design and execution of products while staying closely connected to coding and debugging.

Role Overview

bjakcareer seeks a Lead Engineer for an AI-Native Email App based in Malaysia. This is a hybrid position requiring presence in the local office at least three days per week. The professional will direct technical execution, build scalable architectures, and guide other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead technical design and execution for major products, features, and engineering initiatives.
Create scalable and reliable systems across backend, frontend, APIs, databases, and infrastructure.
Maintain hands-on involvement through coding, prototyping, code reviews, and debugging.
Guide architectural decisions balancing speed, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Mentor engineering staff and elevate technical capabilities across the team.
Monitor production systems, investigate incidents, and manage root cause resolutions.

Requirements

Solid software engineering background with extensive experience launching production systems.
Deep technical knowledge in areas like backend, frontend, distributed systems, APIs, databases, or cloud infrastructure.
Demonstrated capability in system design and architecture for complex or high-scale platforms.
Track record of leading major engineering projects and providing technical direction.
Strong English communication skills for working with global teams.

Skills and Tools

Backend development
Frontend development
APIs
Databases
Cloud infrastructure
Distributed systems

About the Company

Started in 2019, bjakcareer operates an insurance platform in Southeast Asia and expands into financial services including spending, saving, investing, and travelling. The organization employs people from over twenty nationalities across global offices and remote setups.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this job?

This is a hybrid position located in Malaysia, requiring attendance at the local office at least three days per week.

Will this role require coding?

Yes, this is a hands-on technical leadership position where you are expected to write code, perform code reviews, and debug production systems.

What language is used in the workplace?

English serves as the primary working language across all global teams.

What does the interview process look like?

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

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official bjakcareer careers page.

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