Founding AI Engineer (Remote) at Bjak

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, MLOps, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, NLP, Fraud Detection, Risk Scoring, Recommendation Systems

Industry

Software Development

Description

📍 Working Arrangement: Singapore (Remote – work from anywhere in Singapore) Help Build AI That Powers the Future of Financial Access in Southeast Asia At BJAK, we’re leveraging AI to tackle meaningful challenges — from fraud detection and risk modeling to delivering hyper-personalized financial services that make insurance more accessible to everyone. We’re looking for a talented Founding AI Engineer based in Singapore to join our growing AI team. In this role, you'll work closely with our Head of AI and a team of skilled engineers to design and build next-generation intelligent systems that serve millions of users across the region. Why This Role Matters You’ll contribute directly to AI systems that have real-world impact on millions of users. You’ll work alongside a fast-moving team solving complex engineering and product challenges. You’ll gain hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models in production. You’ll be part of a mission-driven company using AI to democratize access to financial services. What You’ll Do Build and ship production-grade machine learning models for high-impact use cases Contribute to model architecture, data pipeline design, and deployment strategies Collaborate across engineering, data, and product teams to drive AI initiatives Support the full ML lifecycle — from data preprocessing and model training to monitoring in production Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI/ML, and contribute ideas to improve our systems and workflows Participate in code reviews and technical discussions with peers You’ll Thrive Here If You… Enjoy solving real-world problems using practical AI solutions Like working hands-on with code and delivering models that go into production Value collaboration and learning from others across different functions Take ownership of your work and follow through with high-quality delivery Adapt quickly in a fast-paced, remote-first environment Want to be part of a team where your work directly contributes to regional impact Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 3–6 years of experience in AI/ML engineering with real-world deployment experience Strong proficiency in Python is a must Familiar with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn Solid understanding of machine learning workflows, from data preprocessing to model evaluation Experience working on applied AI use cases (e.g., recommendation systems, fraud detection, risk scoring, NLP, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Comfortable working remotely and collaborating with regional teams Based in Singapore (Singaporean citizen) with Remote working set up Nice to Have Experience with MLOps tools like MLflow, Airflow, Docker, or cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS) Familiarity with responsible AI practices (fairness, interpretability, model governance) Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment Interest in building reusable ML components or internal tools What You’ll Get Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Fully remote and flexible work setup from anywhere in Singapore Opportunity to work on AI projects that make a regional impact Direct mentorship from experienced AI leaders Fast career growth in a dynamic, high-speed environment Open, collaborative team culture that values great ideas and execution About BJAK BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, serving millions of users with transparent and affordable financial products. Headquartered in Malaysia and operating in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we’re building AI-driven systems that make complex financial services simple, fast, and fair. Join us in shaping the future of financial access in Asia — with technology that moves fast and solves real needs.

Responsibilities

Build and ship production-grade machine learning models for high-impact use cases. Collaborate across engineering, data, and product teams to drive AI initiatives.