BJAK is looking for an Algorithm Engineer to architect the core decision logic within our financial products. In this remote role, you'll join a lean, high-impact team dedicated to shaping outcomes for millions of users across Southeast Asia.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement algorithms for personalization, optimization, pricing, and search.
- Convert ambiguous product challenges into clear, structured algorithmic solutions.
- Analyze trade-offs between accuracy, speed, scalability, and implementation complexity.
- Write clean, efficient, production-grade code for algorithm logic.
- Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate and validate algorithms.
- Continuously refine and improve logic based on testing, feedback, and new data.
- Stay on top of relevant research, trends, and techniques in algorithms, statistics, and modeling.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2 - 4 years of experience in algorithm design, backend engineering, or systems development.
- Proficient in Python, or JavaScript (Python preferred).
- Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis, and optimization techniques.
- Experience solving real-world problems in recommendation, ranking, search, pricing, or similar domains.
- Familiarity with mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, or numerical methods.
- Comfortable working with large datasets, edge cases, and production-level constraints.
- Must be based in China and open to remote collaboration with regional teams.
Nice to Have
- Background in ML, data mining, or statistical modeling.
- Familiarity with optimization solvers, graph algorithms, or constraint programming.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization, or distributed systems.
- Startup or high-growth environment experience.
Technical Stack
- Python
- JavaScript
Team & Environment
You'll join a lean, high-impact team with a flat structure, giving you direct ownership and influence over product outcomes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Fully remote, flexible work arrangement across China.
- High visibility and ownership across projects.
- Fast learning curve and exposure to complex algorithmic challenges.
- Regional collaboration across Southeast Asia.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position for candidates based locally in China.
BJAK is an equal opportunity employer.
