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BJAK is hiring a Founding AI Engineer (Remote)

About the Role

The ideal candidate will lead the development of AI models and infrastructure, working closely with cross-functional partners to bring intelligent features to life in production environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement machine learning models for real-world applications
  • Develop scalable AI pipelines from concept to deployment
  • Collaborate with engineers and product teams to integrate AI solutions
  • Optimize models for performance, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Stay current with advancements in artificial intelligence research
  • Conduct experiments and analyze results to guide product decisions
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production AI systems
  • Define metrics to evaluate model effectiveness
  • Work iteratively in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Contribute to architectural decisions for data platforms
  • Ensure models comply with ethical and privacy standards
  • Mentor team members on AI best practices
  • Evaluate third-party AI tools and APIs
  • Support the deployment and monitoring of machine learning services

Nice to Have

  • PhD in machine learning, computer science, or related discipline
  • Open-source contributions in AI or data science
  • Experience with large language models
  • Knowledge of reinforcement learning
  • Prior startup or early-stage company experience
  • Published research in AI conferences or journals
  • Experience with edge AI or on-device inference
  • Familiarity with data labeling and annotation workflows
  • Background in product design or user experience
  • Leadership experience in technical projects

Benefits

  • Equity in an early-stage company
  • Flexible work hours
  • Remote-first culture
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Professional development stipend
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health resources
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Annual team retreats

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Remote

Team

Small, fast-moving team building AI-driven products from the ground up

About the Role

  • This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of an AI-first company from day one.
  • You will own the full lifecycle of AI development, from ideation to production deployment.
  • The role demands both technical depth and the ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders.

What We Value

  • Curiosity and a self-directed mindset
  • Clear communication of technical concepts
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Bias for action and rapid iteration
  • Ethical considerations in AI systems

Available for exceptional candidates

Required Skills
PythonTensorFlowPytorchscikit-learnAirflowDockerGCPAWSMachine LearningDeep LearningMLOpsData PipelinesCloud Infrastructure
About company
BJAK
Southeast Asia's #1 insurance aggregator with 8M+ users, fully owned by its employees. Helps millions of users access transparent and affordable financial protection through Bjak.com. Simplifies complex financial products through cutting-edge technologies, including APIs, automation, and AI.
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Posted 10 months ago