Chief Technology Officer (Malaysia)

Pixlr Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Malaysia is looking for a Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation and lead a hybrid engineering team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in technology leadership, expertise in cloud platforms, and a strong background in software development. This role requires a strategic mindset along with hands-on coding capabilities to enhance AI-driven solutions in content creation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in progressive technology leadership roles.
• Experience managing distributed multicultural engineering teams.
• Strong familiarity with full-stack architectures and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology vision aligned with product innovation.
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies.
• Align engineering sprints with product development cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud platforms

Software development

Agile methodologies

Communication

Tools

ReactJS

NodeJS

AWS

Docker

MySQL

Job description

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Are you a visionary technology leader ready to shape the future of AI-driven content creation? At Pixlr Group, we are on a mission to democratise design with powerful, accessible tools powered by artificial intelligence. As our Chief Technology Officer, you will drive global innovation from our Malaysia hub, lead a hybrid team of engineers and specialists across multiple time zones, and directly influence the evolution of industry-leading creative applications.

This is the opportunity to build scalable platforms, define engineering culture, and leave a meaningful impact in a high-growth, design-first tech company. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, hands-on leadership, and emerging tech, we want to hear from you.

Got what it takes to lead the future where creativity meetstechnology?

The Job:

Develop and execute technology vision aligned with product innovation and company growth.

Collaborate closely with the CPO and other business leaders to translate product roadmaps into scalable technology solutions.

Lead adoption of emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage (e.g., AI-assisted design, automation, platform interoperability).

Build and manage a high-performing engineering team with a strong cultural fit, based in Malaysia and globally.

Transition from IC-based structure to a balanced in-house model where appropriate.

Foster an engineering culture that balances delivery speed with quality and technical excellence.

3. Infrastructure & Technical Operations

Oversee infrastructure design for availability, security, and cost-effectiveness (e.g., cloud orchestration, system observability, zero-trust frameworks).

Ensure operational performance across uptime, latency, and scalability metrics.

Maintain business continuity and data protection compliance across jurisdictions.

4. Product & Agile Delivery Integration

Align engineering sprints and releases with product development cycles.

Ensure the development of modular, testable, and maintainable codebases across front-end, back-end, and DevOps pipelines.

Champion agile principles and iterative delivery.

Lead IT budgeting processes, cost optimisation, and procurement decisions.

Evaluate and manage vendor and platform partnerships to support business operations.

Ensure alignment of tools and services with operational and financial goals.

The Person:

Minimum 10 years in progressive technology leadership roles, including at least 3 years in a senior executive position.

Proven experience managing distributed and multicultural engineering teams.

Strong familiarity with full-stack architectures, cloud platforms, and modern engineering practices (e.g., CI/CD, microservices, containerisation).

Technical Expertise:

Strong background in software development, system architecture, and infrastructure management.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in coding, debugging, and addressing complex technical challenges using the following tech stack:

Front-End: ReactJS and NextJS for building responsive, high-performance user interfaces.

Back-End: NodeJS and NestJS for developing scalable APIs and server-side applications.

Cloud Infrastructure: AWS for managing cloud services, scalability, and deployment.

Containerization: Docker for streamlining development, testing, and deployment workflows.

Database Management: MySQL for reliable data storage and management.

Additional Back-End Technologies: PHP for legacy systems and Python for AI and data-driven components.

Proficiency with agile methodologies and modern development practices.

Experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity protocols, and data management best practices.

Keeps up with technological advancements; able to contribute hands-on if required.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Based in Malaysia and able to engage effectively with both local and global teams.

Strong alignment with Pixlr Group's vision, mission, and values:

Vision: Transform content creation with AI-powered solutions, making it efficient and accessible for everyone.

Mission: Empower content creators of every skill level by advancing design capabilities through AI, innovation, and exceptional applications.

Cultural DNA: Embrace Creativity, Champion Collaboration, Commit to Continuous Learning, Drive Positive Impact, Embrace Innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in SaaS, AI, digital media, online platforms and related industries.

Proven success in managing rapid growth or transformation within a technology-driven organization.

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the industry.

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