📍 Working arrangement: United Kingdom (Remote - work from anywhere in the UK)Build AI Systems That Make Finance Simpler, Smarter, and More InclusiveAt BJAK, we’re using AI to make insurance and financial services easier to access, understand, and afford for millions across Southeast Asia. As a Senior AI/ML Software Engineer, you’ll help build the intelligent systems that power this mission - from personalized recommendations and fraud detection to automation and search.This is a remote role based in the UK, working closely with our HQ in Malaysia and regional teams across Southeast Asia. You’ll join a fast-paced, flat team structure where your execution and ideas shape real-world outcomes every day.Why This Role MattersYour work will directly impact user experience, efficiency, and platform intelligenceYou’ll contribute to production-grade AI systems that serve millionsYou’ll collaborate across functions and build scalable ML tools from the ground upYou’ll grow quickly in a lean, high-impact engineering environmentWhat You’ll DoWork with product, data, and engineering teams to define ML goals and technical strategiesDesign, build, and deploy machine learning models that power personalization, automation, and insight generationManage the ML lifecycle: data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and deploymentBuild scalable ML infrastructure and deployment pipelinesIntegrate ML outputs into user-facing products and backend systemsStay current with AI/ML trends and apply relevant innovations into our stackContribute to debugging, testing, and optimization of production ML systemsYou’ll Thrive Here If You...Take full ownership - you don’t just build models, you make sure they drive real-world resultsAre a self-starter who figures things out fast, even when there’s no manual or roadmapMove with urgency - you adapt quickly, ship fast, and improve even fasterOwn problems end-to-end - from messy data to deployment, and everything in betweenBring a team-first attitude - you’re humble, helpful, and raise the bar for those around youPush through chaos - startup pace, shifting priorities, and ambiguity don’t throw you offLearn obsessively and share openly - you level up fast and help others do the sameRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field2 - 4 years of experience in machine learning or backend software developmentStrong Python skills, with experience using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learnSolid understanding of ML workflows: data cleaning, model development, tuning, evaluationFamiliar with model deployment, API development, or real-world ML integrationExperience with tools like Google Colab, Jupyter, and cloud ML platformsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsMust be based in the UK and open to remote collaboration across time zonesNice to HaveExperience with NLP, computer vision, or recommendation systemsFamiliarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)Exposure to Docker, Git, or CI/CD toolsBackground working in a high-growth startup or agile product environmentWhat You’ll GetCompetitive salary and performance-based bonusesFlexible, fully remote work arrangement from anywhere in the UKDirect impact - your work reaches millions of users across AsiaFlat structure - your voice is heard, your contributions are seenOpportunities for rapid personal and technical growthRegional exposure and collaboration across Southeast AsiaAbout BJAKBJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, helping millions of users access affordable, transparent financial protection. Headquartered in Malaysia, with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we simplify financial services using AI, automation, and smart APIs. We're building the next generation of intelligent systems to make finance better, faster, and fairer for everyone.If you’re excited about building ML systems that solve real-world problems at scale - and thrive in a high-impact, mission-driven team - we’d love to hear from you.
