Shape AI That Powers the Future of Financial Access Across Southeast AsiaAt BJAK, we’re using AI to solve meaningful problems - from fraud detection and risk modeling to personalized experiences that make insurance and financial services more inclusive. We’re looking for a AI Engineer based in Singapore to play a key role in building and scaling these systems.This role combines senior-level engineering depth with team leadership, reporting directly to our Head of AI. You’ll be both an individual contributor and a technical mentor, working hands-on with models while also guiding junior engineers and contributing to the team's growth.Why This Role MattersYou’ll build core AI systems that serve millions of users across the region.You’ll act as the right hand to the Head of AI, shaping direction, execution, and standards.You’ll help build a lean, high-performance AI team by interviewing, mentoring, and coaching.You’ll set the technical bar, leading by example in code quality, delivery, and problem-solvingWhat You’ll DoDesign and deploy production-grade machine learning models for business-critical use cases.Collaborate closely with engineering, data, and product teams to identify and deliver AI solutionLead technical decisions on model architecture, system design, and deployment pipelines.Own end-to-end model lifecycle: from data preparation to training, validation, monitoring, and retrainingAct as a mentor to junior AI engineers - reviewing code, guiding projects, and supporting growthSupport hiring: interview candidates, evaluate technical fit, and contribute to building a world-class teamChampion AI best practices, experimentation, and continuous improvementStay current with AI advancements and evaluate what’s worth bringing into our stackYou’ll Thrive Here If You...Are both a builder and a leader - you roll up your sleeves and raise the bar for othersGet excited about shipping AI systems that work in the real worldEnjoy helping teammates grow and succeed - and do it without egoCan bring clarity and structure to ambiguityThrive in a high-ownership, fast-paced startup cultureCare about impact - not just model accuracy, but how it affects users and businessThink feedback, iteration, and learning are part of the job - not afterthoughtsRequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field4–6 years of experience in AI engineering, with production deployment experienceStrong Python skills and deep familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)Experience working on real-world AI applications (e.g., risk scoring, recommendation, NLP, etc.)Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating across functionsStrong communication skills - able to work cross-functionally and provide technical leadershipMust be based in Singapore and able to work remotely with Malaysia HQNice to HaveExperience with MLOps tooling (MLflow, Airflow, Docker, GCP/AWS)Familiarity with model explainability, fairness, or responsible AI practicesBackground in startup or high-growth tech environmentsExposure to building internal AI tools, frameworks, or reusable componentsWhat You’ll GetCompetitive salary and performance bonusesFully remote, flexible work setup from anywhere in SingaporeHigh ownership, visible impact, and direct reporting to the Head of AIFast career growth in a company scaling across ASEANOpportunity to lead a lean, smart team solving meaningful problemsAccess to cross-border collaboration and regional product exposureAbout BJAKBJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, helping millions access transparent and affordable financial protection. Headquartered in Malaysia and operating across Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we simplify financial products using AI, automation, and smart systems, making them accessible, fast, and fair. Join us to shape the future of AI-driven finance.If you’re ready to build, lead, and scale AI that matters - and grow with a company that moves fast and thinks big - we’d love to hear from you.
