Head of Engineering

📋 Description

• • As the Head of Engineering at Bjak Sdn. Bhd., you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our cutting-edge application platforms, driving engineering excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader with a deep technical background and a proven ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams across diverse geographical locations, including China, the US, and Europe. You will be at the forefront of our mission to create superior applications that not only contribute positively to society by enhancing efficiency but also empower businesses to thrive globally. Bjak is renowned for developing the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia, digitizing the industry and serving over 8 million users. We are now expanding our horizons, integrating AI into new, superior applications, and your leadership will be crucial in this exciting phase of growth and technological advancement.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the seamless and efficient execution of engineering projects. This involves meticulously structuring engineering workstreams, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and removing any impediments that might hinder development velocity. You will be tasked with upholding the highest engineering standards, ensuring that our teams remain sharply focused on delivering high-quality, impactful features. A key aspect of your role will be translating the overarching product direction and the company's technical strategy into actionable plans that guide engineering efforts effectively. This requires a keen understanding of both business objectives and technical feasibility, ensuring that our development processes are robust, agile, and aligned with our strategic goals.
• • Beyond execution, you will provide critical technical guidance and strategic direction. This includes actively participating in key architecture discussions and contributing to significant technical decisions that will shape the long-term viability and scalability of our platforms. You will mentor and support engineers as they navigate complex system design choices and evaluate implementation trade-offs, fostering an environment where thoughtful decision-making is paramount. Ensuring that our systems are not only functional but also built for scalability and maintainability will be a core tenet of your technical leadership, laying the groundwork for future growth and innovation.
• • A significant part of your mandate will be dedicated to team building and talent acquisition. You will be responsible for building and scaling a world-class engineering team, strategically recruiting high-caliber engineers who align with our values and technical prowess. Maintaining a consistently high hiring bar is essential to our success, and you will play a key role in establishing and refining structured hiring processes and interview standards to ensure we attract and retain the best talent. Your ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment will be crucial for retaining top performers and driving collective success.
• • Effective cross-team coordination is vital in our flat organizational structure. You will work in close collaboration with product managers, research scientists, and other leadership teams to ensure seamless alignment across diverse engineering efforts and geographical locations. Your role will involve proactively identifying and resolving technical and organizational bottlenecks, facilitating smooth communication, and ensuring that all teams are working cohesively towards shared objectives. This collaborative approach is fundamental to our ability to innovate rapidly and deliver exceptional products.
• • At Bjak, we pride ourselves on a flat organizational structure that empowers every team member. We are a small, highly motivated group focused on engineering and product excellence, where everyone is expected to be hands-on and contribute directly to our mission. This means that code reviews and design reviews are integral to our development lifecycle, ensuring quality and shared understanding. We foster open discussions about architecture, enabling quick decision-making and frequent shipping of features. Collaboration between Product, ML, and Engineering is direct and fluid, minimizing handoffs and maximizing efficiency. Leadership remains closely connected to the technical work, promoting transparency and agility. We champion clear ownership, advocate for simple architectures, and prioritize fast iteration, trusting our engineers to make informed decisions and take full responsibility for the systems they build. Your leadership will embody and reinforce these core working principles.