Head of Engineering
About BJAKWe build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient. We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region. We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI. Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.What You'll DoTechnical DirectionDefine the long-term architecture for BJAK's systems, infrastructure, and developer platformEvaluate trade-offs between speed of iteration and long-term system designEnsure systems are designed for scalability, reliability, and long-term evolutionGuide key decisions across model integration, data pipelines, distributed systems, and product architectureEngineering LeadershipWork with engineers to translate product direction into clear technical executionHelp structure engineering workstreams and keep teams aligned on prioritiesMaintain high engineering standards while keeping the team focused on shippingEstablish engineering culture, development practices, and technical standards across the companyBuilding the TeamBuild and scale a world-class engineering team across key talent hubs including China and USIdentify strong technical leaders and help build a high-quality engineering organizationDefine hiring standards and interview processes to maintain a high engineering barCoordination and ExecutionWork closely with product, research, and leadership teamsEnsure technical workstreams move forward smoothly across teams and locationsHelp resolve cross-team technical and execution challengesWhat You Will NeedStrong technical foundation in system architecture, large-scale systems, distributed architecture.Ability to reason clearly about complex systems and make pragmatic technical decisionsExperience building or leading high-performing engineering teamsStrong judgment on technical trade-offs and engineering prioritiesComfortable operating in early-stage environments with high ambiguityClear communication and ability to align teamsWe are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy building teams, superior products and shaping engineering organisations.How We WorkWe operate as a small, senior, hands-on team. Engineers own features end-to-end — from design discussion through production monitoring.Code reviews and design reviews are expected for all meaningful changes. We discuss architecture openly, make decisions quickly, and ship frequently.Interview processIf there appears to be a fit, we'll reach out to schedule 3, but no more than 4 interviews.Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite.We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, the process to offer may be shorter.