111 AI Team Lead jobs in Malaysia

AI Development Team Lead

Job Summary:
The AI Development Team Lead is responsible for managing and mentoring a team of AI engineers, ML developers, and data scientists. This role bridges strategic objectives from the Head of Department (HOD) with execution by the technical team. The ideal candidate combines technical AI/ML expertise with project management and people leadership to ensure the successful delivery of AI initiatives that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Execution
• Collaborate with HOD to define AI vision, goals, and KPIs aligned with business needs.
• Translate high-level strategy into actionable technical tasks and sprint plans.
• Evaluate and recommend AI technologies, platforms, tools, and best practices.
Team Leadership & Management
• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team (AI engineers, ML specialists, data scientists).
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and skill gap assessments.
• Promote a collaborative, transparent, and accountable team environment.
Technical Oversight
• Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of AI/ML models.
• Perform code reviews, model validation, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks, support experimentation and innovation.
Project Management
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, risk assessments, and reporting.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).
• Monitor and report on progress, blockers, and deliverables to HOD and stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with product managers, data engineers, software teams, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure AI models and systems integrate well with broader platforms or customer touchpoints.
• Translate business questions into data science problems and actionable models.
Governance, Ethics & Compliance
• Ensure all AI/ML developments comply with data privacy laws and AI ethics standards.
• Define policies for model retraining, versioning, and explainability.

Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields.
• Certifications in AI/ML (e.g., Google AI, AWS ML, Microsoft AI Engineer) are a plus.
Experience:
• 5–8 years total in AI/ML, with 2–3 years in a leadership or technical management role.
• Proven experience in deploying ML models into production (real-time or batch).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, etc.
Technical Proficiency:
• Proficient in Python and ML libraries: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.
• Experience with model lifecycle: training, tuning, deployment, and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision, or generative AI.
• Familiarity with MLOps: Docker, Kubernetes, MLFlow, CI/CD for AI pipelines.
• Experience working with cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure.
Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to both big-picture strategy and technicaldetail.

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AI Development Team Lead

Job Summary: The AI Development Team Lead is responsible for managing and mentoring a team of AI engineers, ML developers, and data scientists. This role bridges strategic objectives from the Head of Department (HOD) with execution by the technical team. The ideal candidate combines technical AI/ML expertise with project management and people leadership to ensure the successful delivery of AI initiatives that align with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Execution • Collaborate with HOD to define AI vision, goals, and KPIs aligned with business needs. • Translate high-level strategy into actionable technical tasks and sprint plans. • Evaluate and recommend AI technologies, platforms, tools, and best practices. Team Leadership & Management • Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team (AI engineers, ML specialists, data scientists). • Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and skill gap assessments. • Promote a collaborative, transparent, and accountable team environment. Technical Oversight • Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of AI/ML models. • Perform code reviews, model validation, and ensure adherence to engineering standards. • Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks, support experimentation and innovation. Project Management • Manage project timelines, resource allocation, risk assessments, and reporting. • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives). • Monitor and report on progress, blockers, and deliverables to HOD and stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with product managers, data engineers, software teams, and business stakeholders. • Ensure AI models and systems integrate well with broader platforms or customer touchpoints. • Translate business questions into data science problems and actionable models. Governance, Ethics & Compliance • Ensure all AI/ML developments comply with data privacy laws and AI ethics standards. • Define policies for model retraining, versioning, and explainability. Qualifications & Skills: Education: • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields. • Certifications in AI/ML (e.g., Google AI, AWS ML, Microsoft AI Engineer) are a plus. Experience: • 5–8 years total in AI/ML, with 2–3 years in a leadership or technical management role. • Proven experience in deploying ML models into production (real-time or batch). • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, etc. Technical Proficiency: • Proficient in Python and ML libraries: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc. • Experience with model lifecycle: training, tuning, deployment, and monitoring. • Strong understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision, or generative AI. • Familiarity with MLOps: Docker, Kubernetes, MLFlow, CI/CD for AI pipelines. • Experience working with cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure. Soft Skills: • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills. • Analytical mindset with attention to both big-picture strategy and technicaldetail.

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AI Development Team Lead

Job Summary: The AI Development Team Lead is responsible for managing and mentoring a team of AI engineers, ML developers, and data scientists. This role bridges strategic objectives from the Head of Department (HOD) with execution by the technical team. The ideal candidate combines technical AI/ML expertise with project management and people leadership to ensure the successful delivery of AI initiatives that align with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Execution • Collaborate with HOD to define AI vision, goals, and KPIs aligned with business needs. • Translate high-level strategy into actionable technical tasks and sprint plans. • Evaluate and recommend AI technologies, platforms, tools, and best practices. Team Leadership & Management • Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team (AI engineers, ML specialists, data scientists). • Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and skill gap assessments. • Promote a collaborative, transparent, and accountable team environment. Technical Oversight • Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of AI/ML models. • Perform code reviews, model validation, and ensure adherence to engineering standards. • Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks, support experimentation and innovation. Project Management • Manage project timelines, resource allocation, risk assessments, and reporting. • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives). • Monitor and report on progress, blockers, and deliverables to HOD and stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with product managers, data engineers, software teams, and business stakeholders. • Ensure AI models and systems integrate well with broader platforms or customer touchpoints. • Translate business questions into data science problems and actionable models. Governance, Ethics & Compliance • Ensure all AI/ML developments comply with data privacy laws and AI ethics standards. • Define policies for model retraining, versioning, and explainability. Qualifications & Skills: Education: • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields. • Certifications in AI/ML (e.g., Google AI, AWS ML, Microsoft AI Engineer) are a plus. Experience: • 5–8 years total in AI/ML, with 2–3 years in a leadership or technical management role. • Proven experience in deploying ML models into production (real-time or batch). • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, etc. Technical Proficiency: • Proficient in Python and ML libraries: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc. • Experience with model lifecycle: training, tuning, deployment, and monitoring. • Strong understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision, or generative AI. • Familiarity with MLOps: Docker, Kubernetes, MLFlow, CI/CD for AI pipelines. • Experience working with cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure. Soft Skills: • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills. • Analytical mindset with attention to both big-picture strategy and technicaldetail.

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Overview

Conversational AI Regional Lead APAC at Allianz Partners — Regional Conversational AI (CAI) Lead, APAC — and play a key role in driving digital transformation. You will be at the forefront of implementing CAI strategic goals, managing the solution pipeline, and ensuring alignment with global standards. Enhance customer engagement, boost efficiency, and drive growth by overseeing CAI resources and rollouts. Regularly report on opportunities, risks, and performance to drive continuous improvement. Be part of the dynamic Global Operations Digital Transformation team and report to the Head of Conversational AI. This unit integrates cloud/AI solutions, manages learning curves, and ensures operational readiness. The role involves ongoing communication with Global functions and local business units to enhance processes and support tool adoption, working within a global, cross‑LOB team using the same tools and systems.

What You Will Do

• Oversee and coordinate resource management within the region, providing skilled staffing as required for CAI projects, CAI solution operations, and testing efforts.
• Report regularly on resource utilization and availability, the performance status of CAI solutions, pipeline opportunities, and potential risks or blockers for CAI solution rollouts.
• Facilitate stakeholder approvals and ensure CAI solution requirements are updated for developing new CAI solutions.
• Account for necessary reviews and approval meetings, aligning with the end‑to‑end process improvement team on CAI solution requirements (changes) and approval meetings before Go‑Live of a CAI solution.
• Manage the roll‑out of CAI solutions by coordinating project timelines, facilitating project activities, and orchestrating data collection (e.g., for NLU training), overseeing testing, and ensuring safe and compliant CAI deployment.
• Identify potential delivery risks such as language capabilities and skill gaps, and devise mitigation strategies.
• Support regional incident and bug management, aligning with the CAI Service & Demand Manager as needed.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of project management and/or demand management, preferably in Conversational AI.
• Deep experience in automation delivery, lifecycle management and operations, as well as platform and people management.
• Established track record with market‑leading CAI platforms (e.g., Cognigy).
• Good analytical skills and experience working with customer contact centers.
• Knowledge of incidents, problem management, and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Expertise in Conversational Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, coding basics (e.g., Java, SQL) is a big plus.
• Very strong execution skills, ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to drive complex projects, multitask, and prioritize with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of testing tools and testing requirements.
• High problem‑solving competencies, including analytical mindset and ability to analyze solutions and underlying business processes.
• Collaborative team player with cultural sensitivity to fit into a multinational setup.
• Cognigy certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong presentation skills.

What We Offer

We offer a global environment that supports personal and professional development, with a variety of courses and targeted programs. Allianz Partners promotes international mobility and career progression, emphasizes health and wellbeing through Work Well programs, and aims to provide a better work‑life balance.

About Allianz Partners and Equal Opportunity

Allianz Partners believes in a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Location

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Overview Conversational AI Regional Lead APAC

at Allianz Partners — Regional Conversational AI (CAI) Lead, APAC — and play a key role in driving digital transformation. You will be at the forefront of implementing CAI strategic goals, managing the solution pipeline, and ensuring alignment with global standards. Enhance customer engagement, boost efficiency, and drive growth by overseeing CAI resources and rollouts. Regularly report on opportunities, risks, and performance to drive continuous improvement. Be part of the dynamic Global Operations Digital Transformation team and report to the Head of Conversational AI. This unit integrates cloud/AI solutions, manages learning curves, and ensures operational readiness. The role involves ongoing communication with Global functions and local business units to enhance processes and support tool adoption, working within a global, cross‑LOB team using the same tools and systems.

What You Will Do

Oversee and coordinate resource management within the region, providing skilled staffing as required for CAI projects, CAI solution operations, and testing efforts.

Report regularly on resource utilization and availability, the performance status of CAI solutions, pipeline opportunities, and potential risks or blockers for CAI solution rollouts.

Facilitate stakeholder approvals and ensure CAI solution requirements are updated for developing new CAI solutions.

Account for necessary reviews and approval meetings, aligning with the end‑to‑end process improvement team on CAI solution requirements (changes) and approval meetings before Go‑Live of a CAI solution.

Manage the roll‑out of CAI solutions by coordinating project timelines, facilitating project activities, and orchestrating data collection (e.g., for NLU training), overseeing testing, and ensuring safe and compliant CAI deployment.

Identify potential delivery risks such as language capabilities and skill gaps, and devise mitigation strategies.

Support regional incident and bug management, aligning with the CAI Service & Demand Manager as needed.

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in business management or a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.

5+ years of project management and/or demand management, preferably in Conversational AI.

Deep experience in automation delivery, lifecycle management and operations, as well as platform and people management.

Established track record with market‑leading CAI platforms (e.g., Cognigy).

Good analytical skills and experience working with customer contact centers.

Knowledge of incidents, problem management, and Service Level Agreements (SLA).

Expertise in Conversational Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, coding basics (e.g., Java, SQL) is a big plus.

Very strong execution skills, ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Ability to drive complex projects, multitask, and prioritize with strong attention to detail.

Knowledge of testing tools and testing requirements.

High problem‑solving competencies, including analytical mindset and ability to analyze solutions and underlying business processes.

Collaborative team player with cultural sensitivity to fit into a multinational setup.

Cognigy certification is a plus but not required.

Strong presentation skills.

What We Offer We offer a global environment that supports personal and professional development, with a variety of courses and targeted programs. Allianz Partners promotes international mobility and career progression, emphasizes health and wellbeing through Work Well programs, and aims to provide a better work‑life balance.

About Allianz Partners and Equal Opportunity Allianz Partners believes in a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Be the engine behind AI execution, clarity, and scale

At BJAK , we are building Southeast Asia’s leading digital financial platform – fast. Our mission is to simplify access to insurance and financial services for millions, and AI is at the core of that transformation. As Product Lead, AI , you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the founder and leadership team to turn cutting-edge ideas into real-world execution, and execution into measurable impact.

This is not a strategy-only role. It’s a high-trust, high-responsibility position for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, owns outcomes end-to-end, and has the technical and operational depth to deliver projects hands-on. You will lead AI-driven initiatives across teams, fix execution gaps, and build systems that scale – because you’re personally invested in the company’s success.

Why this role matters

• Translate the CEO’s AI vision into clear, actionable product priorities
• Drive execution of AI and automation projects across the company
• Act as the central hub of coordination for AI-enabled initiatives
• Solve high-impact product and operational problems with speed and structure
• Scale the company by embedding AI solutions into core processes
  
  

What You Will Do

i) AI Product Strategy & Delivery

• Partner with the CEO and leadership to define, track, and deliver on AI-driven initiatives and OKRs
• Own end-to-end implementation of AI/tech projects – from planning to deployment
• Identify process gaps and implement AI/automation solutions that accelerate scale
  
  

ii) Hands-on Project Implementation

• Roll up your sleeves to design, test, and implement AI-driven tools and workflows
• Ensure seamless integration of AI systems into existing company processes
• Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver measurable outcomes
  
  

iii) Cross-functional Leadership Support

• Coordinate cross-departmental AI initiatives, ensuring alignment and momentum
• Facilitate discussions, decision forums, and workshops to push projects forward
• Partner with department heads to surface execution blockers and drive solutions
  
  

iv) Product Ownership

• Take full ownership of AI-related projects that don’t have a clear “home”
• Lead pilot programs and new initiatives, from ideation to execution
• Build scalable systems, dashboards, and processes that support long-term AI adoption
  
  

You Will Thrive Here If You.

• Treat the company’s success as your own, with deep responsibility for outcomes
• Thrive in high-speed, ambiguous environments where priorities evolve quickly
• Take pride in shipping products and delivering tangible results – not just ideas
• Work with intensity, integrity, and zero ego, caring only about the best solution
• Bring a builder’s mindset: hands-on, resourceful, and execution-focused
• Communicate clearly and concisely, especially under technical and time pressure
• Stay calm in chaos, solve problems independently, and figure things out without a playbook
• Are willing to push beyond typical hours when mission-critical projects demand it
  
  

What You Bring

• ~5 years of experience in product management, engineering, or cross-functional leadership in a high-growth company
• Proven track record of hands-on project delivery – from design to execution – in tech/AI/digital systems
• Strong background in Computer Science, IT, or related technical field (preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with an ability to turn vision into execution
• Experience collaborating directly with executives on high-stakes projects
• Sound judgment and maturity in handling complex, sensitive, or high-pressure situations
• Bonus: Experience in fintech, AI-driven platforms, or founder-led companies
• Based in Malaysia and able to work from our HQ in Petaling Jaya as needed
  
  

Our Team & Culture

We’re a lean, high-performance team that moves fast and holds a high bar. Titles don’t matter here - output, integrity, and ownership do. Everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves, contribute meaningfully, and take initiative.

We reward people who think like owners. We value speed, clarity, and relentless ownership. If you’re hungry to grow and care deeply about excellence, this is your kind of environment.

Why Join Us

• Above-market compensation for top-tier performance
• A high-trust role with direct access to executive decision-making and company strategy
• The opportunity to lead and shape cross-functional initiatives with real impact
• Career growth into senior leadership roles (e.g., GM, COO, or operational leadership)
• A mission-driven team that values clarity, speed, and ownership
• A flat, no-politics culture with a bias for action and accountability
  
  

About BJAK

BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform. Headquartered in Malaysia with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we help millions of users access transparent, affordable financial protection. Through automation, AI, and intelligent systems, we simplify complex financial services, making them faster, more inclusive, and accessible to all.

If you're ready to lead from behind the scenes and help drive the company forward, we welcome you to join us.

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Shape AI That Powers the Future of Financial Access Across Southeast Asia

At BJAK, we’re using AI to solve real, high-impact problems - from fraud detection and risk modeling to smart, personalized user experiences that make insurance and financial services more inclusive and accessible. As a Lead AI Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in building and scaling intelligent systems that serve millions across the region.

This is a hybrid role based in Malaysia, combining deep technical expertise with team leadership. You’ll report directly to the Head of AI, work hands-on as a senior individual contributor, and help grow a lean, high-performance AI team by mentoring, coaching, and hiring.

Why This Role Matters

• You’ll build and deploy core AI systems that impact real users across Southeast Asia.
• You’ll act as the right hand to the Head of AI, influencing roadmap, execution, and technical standards.
• You’ll help shape and grow a world-class AI team through mentorship and hiring.
• You’ll raise the bar on technical quality, delivery speed, and scalable architecture.
  
  

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 prep 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 - evaluate new tools, frameworks, and advancements in AI.
  
  

You’ll Thrive Here If You.

• Are both a builder and a leader - you roll up your sleeves and raise the bar for others.
• Care deeply about real-world impact - you think beyond accuracy to user outcomes.
• Take ownership and bring structure to ambiguity with action, not over-analysis
• Enjoy developing others - helping junior teammates grow is part of your success
• Thrive in a high-speed, high-trust startup culture where priorities shift and execution matters
• Embrace learning, feedback, and iteration as integral components of your engineering process.
• Communicate clearly - you can align cross-functional teams on complex AI systems.
  
  

Requirements

• 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 (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, 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 Malaysia and open to hybrid work from our Petaling Jaya HQ
  
  

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with MLOps tooling (MLflow, Airflow, Docker, GCP/AWS)
• Experience in responsible AI practices - fairness, explainability, and transparency
• Startup background or experience in fast-moving product teams
• Built internal AI tools, reusable components, or ML platforms
  
  

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Hybrid flexibility - a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration at HQ
• High ownership and direct impact - report to the Head of AI and drive mission-critical projects.
• Clear path for fast career growth as the company expands across ASEAN
• Opportunity to shape and lead a growing AI team
• Regional product exposure and cross-border collaboration
  
  

About BJAK

BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, enabling millions of users to access transparent and affordable financial protection. Headquartered in Malaysia, with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we simplify financial products using AI, automation, and smart systems, making them accessible, faster, and fairer.

If you’re ready to build, lead, and scale AI systems that truly matter — and want to grow with a company that moves fast and thinks big — we’d love to hear from you.

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BJAK Be the engine behind AI execution, clarity, and scale

At

BJAK , we are building Southeast Asia’s leading digital financial platform – fast. Our mission is to simplify access to insurance and financial services for millions, and AI is at the core of that transformation. As

Product Lead, AI , you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the founder and leadership team to turn cutting-edge ideas into real-world execution, and execution into measurable impact.

This is not a strategy-only role. It’s a high-trust, high-responsibility position for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, owns outcomes end-to-end, and has the technical and operational depth to deliver projects hands-on. You will lead AI-driven initiatives across teams, fix execution gaps, and build systems that scale – because you’re personally invested in the company’s success.

Why this role matters

Translate the CEO’s AI vision into clear, actionable product priorities Drive execution of AI and automation projects across the company Act as the central hub of coordination for AI-enabled initiatives Solve high-impact product and operational problems with speed and structure Scale the company by embedding AI solutions into core processes

What You Will Do

i) AI Product Strategy & Delivery

Partner with the CEO and leadership to define, track, and deliver on AI-driven initiatives and OKRs Own end-to-end implementation of AI/tech projects – from planning to deployment Identify process gaps and implement AI/automation solutions that accelerate scale

ii) Hands-on Project Implementation

Roll up your sleeves to design, test, and implement AI-driven tools and workflows Ensure seamless integration of AI systems into existing company processes Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver measurable outcomes

iii) Cross-functional Leadership Support

Coordinate cross-departmental AI initiatives, ensuring alignment and momentum Facilitate discussions, decision forums, and workshops to push projects forward Partner with department heads to surface execution blockers and drive solutions

iv) Product Ownership

Take full ownership of AI-related projects that don’t have a clear “home” Lead pilot programs and new initiatives, from ideation to execution Build scalable systems, dashboards, and processes that support long-term AI adoption

You Will Thrive Here If You.

Treat the company’s success as your own, with deep responsibility for outcomes Thrive in high-speed, ambiguous environments where priorities evolve quickly Take pride in shipping products and delivering tangible results – not just ideas Work with intensity, integrity, and zero ego, caring only about the best solution Bring a builder’s mindset: hands-on, resourceful, and execution-focused Communicate clearly and concisely, especially under technical and time pressure Stay calm in chaos, solve problems independently, and figure things out without a playbook Are willing to push beyond typical hours when mission-critical projects demand it

What You Bring

~5 years of experience in product management, engineering, or cross-functional leadership in a high-growth company Proven track record of hands-on project delivery – from design to execution – in tech/AI/digital systems Strong background in Computer Science, IT, or related technical field (preferred) Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with an ability to turn vision into execution Experience collaborating directly with executives on high-stakes projects Sound judgment and maturity in handling complex, sensitive, or high-pressure situations Bonus: Experience in fintech, AI-driven platforms, or founder-led companies Based in Malaysia and able to work from our HQ in Petaling Jaya as needed

Our Team & Culture

We’re a lean, high-performance team that moves fast and holds a high bar. Titles don’t matter here - output, integrity, and ownership do. Everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves, contribute meaningfully, and take initiative.

We reward people who think like owners. We value speed, clarity, and relentless ownership. If you’re hungry to grow and care deeply about excellence, this is your kind of environment.

Why Join Us

Above-market compensation for top-tier performance A high-trust role with direct access to executive decision-making and company strategy The opportunity to lead and shape cross-functional initiatives with real impact Career growth into senior leadership roles (e.g., GM, COO, or operational leadership) A mission-driven team that values clarity, speed, and ownership A flat, no-politics culture with a bias for action and accountability

About BJAK

BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform. Headquartered in Malaysia with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we help millions of users access transparent, affordable financial protection. Through automation, AI, and intelligent systems, we simplify complex financial services, making them faster, more inclusive, and accessible to all.

If you're ready to lead from behind the scenes and help drive the company forward, we welcome you to join us.

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At BJAK, we’re using AI to solve real, high-impact problems - from fraud detection and risk modeling to smart, personalized user experiences that make insurance and financial services more inclusive and accessible. As a Lead AI Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in building and scaling intelligent systems that serve millions across the region.

This is a hybrid role based in Malaysia, combining deep technical expertise with team leadership. You’ll report directly to the Head of AI, work hands-on as a senior individual contributor, and help grow a lean, high-performance AI team by mentoring, coaching, and hiring.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll build and deploy core AI systems that impact real users across Southeast Asia. You’ll act as the right hand to the Head of AI, influencing roadmap, execution, and technical standards. You’ll help shape and grow a world-class AI team through mentorship and hiring. You’ll raise the bar on technical quality, delivery speed, and scalable architecture.

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 prep 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 - evaluate new tools, frameworks, and advancements in AI.

You’ll Thrive Here If You.

Are both a builder and a leader - you roll up your sleeves and raise the bar for others. Care deeply about real-world impact - you think beyond accuracy to user outcomes. Take ownership and bring structure to ambiguity with action, not over-analysis Enjoy developing others - helping junior teammates grow is part of your success Thrive in a high-speed, high-trust startup culture where priorities shift and execution matters Embrace learning, feedback, and iteration as integral components of your engineering process. Communicate clearly - you can align cross-functional teams on complex AI systems.

Requirements

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 (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, 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 Malaysia and open to hybrid work from our Petaling Jaya HQ

Nice to Have

Familiarity with MLOps tooling (MLflow, Airflow, Docker, GCP/AWS) Experience in responsible AI practices - fairness, explainability, and transparency Startup background or experience in fast-moving product teams Built internal AI tools, reusable components, or ML platforms

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Hybrid flexibility - a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration at HQ High ownership and direct impact - report to the Head of AI and drive mission-critical projects. Clear path for fast career growth as the company expands across ASEAN Opportunity to shape and lead a growing AI team Regional product exposure and cross-border collaboration

About BJAK

BJAK

is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, enabling millions of users to access transparent and affordable financial protection. Headquartered in Malaysia, with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we simplify financial products using AI, automation, and smart systems, making them accessible, faster, and fairer.

If you’re ready to build, lead, and scale AI systems that truly matter — and want to grow with a company that moves fast and thinks big — we’d love to hear from you.

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