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BJAK is hiring a Founding Lead AI Engineer (Remote)

About the Role

This role involves leading the design and implementation of AI systems, guiding technical direction, and collaborating across functions to bring intelligent features to market quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and development of AI-driven features
  • Set technical standards and best practices for machine learning workflows
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to define AI use cases
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to team growth
  • Prototype and validate new AI models and techniques
  • Optimize models for performance and scalability
  • Integrate AI components into production systems
  • Evaluate third-party AI tools and APIs
  • Drive experimentation and iteration on model outputs
  • Ensure ethical use of AI and data handling
  • Work closely with data scientists and engineers
  • Define metrics to measure AI system effectiveness
  • Troubleshoot and debug model performance issues
  • Maintain documentation for AI pipelines
  • Stay current with advancements in AI research
  • Contribute to securing model infrastructure
  • Support deployment and monitoring of AI services
  • Participate in code reviews and system design
  • Help prioritize AI-related product backlog items
  • Translate business needs into technical AI solutions

Nice to Have

  • Experience in startup or early-stage company settings
  • Previous role as technical lead or engineering manager
  • Contributions to open-source AI projects
  • Publications or presentations in AI domains
  • Experience with edge AI or on-device inference
  • Knowledge of reinforcement learning techniques
  • Familiarity with low-latency inference systems
  • Background in product-focused AI applications

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity offered

Work Arrangement

Remote

Team

Early-stage team building an AI-first product

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about AI and product development. You will be the first engineer focused on AI, responsible for setting direction, building systems, and working cross-functionally to deliver intelligent features that differentiate the product.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a technically strong engineer who thrives in ambiguity, values rapid iteration, and can balance innovation with practical execution. The ideal candidate has shipped real-world AI solutions and can guide others to do the same.

Why This Matters

AI is central to the product’s value proposition. Your work will directly influence how users interact with the system and shape the long-term capabilities of the platform.

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Required Skills
PythonTensorFlowPytorchscikit-learnMachine LearningDeep LearningMLOpsData PipelinesLeadershipTeam ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication
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