AI System Technical Lead (Mandarin Speaking)

HCL Technologies Malaysia SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned tech company in Malaysia seeks an AI System Technical Lead to design and deploy AI-powered systems. The role involves leadership in technical architecture and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have over 7 years in software development, with significant experience in AI/ML, and must be proficient in Mandarin. This is a 12-month onsite contract position with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in AI/ML system architecture.
• Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing complex AI projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and design of AI solutions.
• Oversee environment setup across Non-PROD, PROD, and DR environments.
• Collaborate with PMO and Business Analysts to capture business requirements.

Skills

AI/ML frameworks

NLP technologies

Cloud infrastructure

Containerization tools

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

AI System Technical Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI System Technical Lead to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered systems, including intelligent knowledgebase platforms and conversational agents (e.g., chatbots). This role requires strong leadership in technical architecture, cross‑functional collaboration, and strategic alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI technologies, system integration, and enterprise‑level infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and design of AI solutions, including preparation of infrastructure build sheets, architecture documentation, testing plans (unit, penetration and SDLC documentation for approval and sign‑off.
• Oversee end‑to‑end environment setup across Non‑PROD, PROD, and DR environments, coordinating with internal IT and Global Infrastructure Operations (GIO) teams.
• Collaborate with PMO and Business Analysts to ensure business requirements are accurately captured and reflected in technical solutions.
• Work closely with Data Engineering teams to ensure high data quality, availability, and readiness for AI model consumption.
• Coordinate with other technical SME leads to ensure seamless system integration with platforms such as OneData, AIA+ Portal, ALPP, ALPA, and others.
• Ensure deployed systems are robust, scalable, secure, and high‑performing in production environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices in AI system design and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in AI/ML system architecture and deployment.
• Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing complex AI projects.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), NLP technologies, and chatbot platforms.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and API management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to effectively support Mandarin‑speaking stakeholders.

This is a 12‑month contract role with a possible extension.

The work location is either in Jalan Ampang or Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, fully onsite.