BJAK is building AI systems to make finance simpler, smarter, and more inclusive for millions across Southeast Asia.
The role is for a Founding AI Software Engineer, focusing on personalized recommendations, fraud detection, automation, and search.
This position is fully remote, based in Japan, and involves close collaboration with teams in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.
The role directly impacts user experience, operational efficiency, and platform intelligence.
You will contribute to the development of production-grade AI systems used by millions.
The position involves defining ML goals and technical strategies in collaboration with product, data, and engineering teams.
Responsibilities include designing, building, and deploying machine learning models, managing the ML lifecycle, and integrating ML outputs into products and systems.
The work environment is fast-paced and flat, allowing for significant personal and professional growth.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
Candidates should have 2 to 4 years of experience in machine learning or backend software development.
Strong Python skills are essential, along with experience in frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
A solid understanding of ML workflows, including data cleaning, model development, tuning, and evaluation, is necessary.
Familiarity with model deployment, API development, or real-world ML integration is required.
Experience with tools like Google Colab, Jupyter, and cloud ML platforms is expected.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.
Candidates must be based in Japan and able to collaborate remotely across time zones.
Benefits:
The position offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Employees can work fully remote from anywhere in Japan with a flexible work arrangement.
The role provides a direct impact, as your work will reach millions of users across Asia.
The company has a flat organizational structure, ensuring that your voice is heard and contributions are recognized.
There are opportunities for rapid personal and technical growth within the company.
Employees will gain regional exposure and collaborate with teams across Southeast Asia.