BJAK is looking for a Lead AI Engineer to build and scale intelligent systems that serve millions of users across Southeast Asia. In this remote role, you will design, train, and deploy production-grade ML models, lead technical decision-making, and help grow a lean, high-performance team.
What You'll Do
- Design, train, and deploy production-grade ML models for business-critical use cases.
- Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering teams to define and execute AI solutions.
- Lead technical decision-making on model design, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure.
- Own the full model lifecycle—from data preparation and training to evaluation, monitoring, and retraining.
- Guide junior AI engineers through code reviews, project planning, and mentorship.
- Drive the hiring process: screen candidates, evaluate technical fit, and onboard top talent.
- Champion best practices in experimentation, model development, and production of AI.
- Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating new tools, frameworks, and advancements in AI.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with models deployed in production.
- Strong Python skills and deep experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn.
- Solid understanding of ML lifecycles—from data pipelines and feature engineering to tuning, deployment, and monitoring.
- Real-world experience building AI systems in domains like recommendation, NLP, or risk modeling.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and collaborating cross-functionally.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Based in Indonesia with a work remote setup.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with MLOps tooling such as MLflow, Airflow, Docker, or GCP/AWS.
- Experience in responsible AI practices including fairness, explainability, and transparency.
- Startup background or experience in fast-moving product teams.
- Experience building internal AI tools, reusable components, or ML platforms.
Technical Stack
- Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn
- MLflow, Airflow, Docker, GCP/AWS
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Head of AI, work hands-on as a senior individual contributor, and help grow a lean, high-performance AI team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- High ownership and direct impact
- Clear path for fast career growth
- Opportunity to shape and lead a growing AI team
- Regional product exposure and cross-border collaboration
Work Mode
This is a remote position for candidates based in Indonesia.
BJAK is an equal opportunity employer.