Head of Solution Engineering (R&D)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Head of Solution Engineering (R&D) to lead a lean team of engineers and data professionals. The role combines senior architectural design with active coding and AI delivery to drive production-ready solutions.

You will champion a hybrid leadership model, guiding enterprise-grade data architectures while remaining deeply involved in implementation and delivery across Data & AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software and AI development experience.
• Hands-on in coding, architecture design, and direct technical execution.
• Track record in agile or startup environments.
• Formal managerial or leadership experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of enterprise-grade data architectures.
• Direct coding and guide production-ready deployment.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and business analysts.
• Drive R&D initiatives in data and AI.

Skills

GenAI

LangChain

LangGraph

Python

Java

.NET

Software Engineering

Architecture Design

Technical Lead

Entrepreneurship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a premier Tier-1 financial institution in Malaysia, combining traditional financial strength with modern tech-first operational agility. They are actively adopting lean, startup-style execution models to drive cutting-edge innovation across their digital and data ecosystems.

About the Job

As the Head of Solution Engineering (R&D), you will champion a hybrid leadership model—combining high-level architectural design with active, hands-on software and AI delivery. Moving beyond traditional "hands-off" management, you will spearhead R&D initiatives, design enterprise-grade data architectures, and jump directly into the codebase to guide production-ready deployment.

About the Team

You will lead and collaborate with a lean, high-performing group of software engineers, data engineers, project managers, and business analysts. The culture reflects the speed and responsiveness of a high-growth startup, backed by the stability and resources of a market-leading enterprise.

The Hook

Are you a deeply hands-on tech leader who still loves to code while shaping the future of Data & AI in financial services? Join a Tier-1 financial institution in Kuala Lumpur where startup agility meets enterprise scale—full employment visa support provided for global talent.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of Engineering Experience: Proven track record of designing, building, and delivering robust software architectures alongside integrated AI/ML solutions.

• Active Tech Leadership: Currently hands-on in coding, architecture design, and direct technical execution.

• Track Record in Agility: Demonstrated success in small, high-growth startup environments or modernized agile corporate teams.

• Bonus: Formal managerial or team leadership experience in a fast-paced tech environment.

Key Skills Required

• Advanced programming and software engineering capabilities (production-grade code execution).

• Enterprise solution architecture with a focus on scalable Data & AI integration.

• Strong communication skills to translate complex tech concepts across C-suite executives, project managers, and engineering teams.

• An entrepreneurial mindset focused on driving operational efficiency and guiding high-performance engineering talent.

experience

10 years

skills

GenAI, Agentic AI, software engineering, Python, Java, .Net, LangChain, LangGraph, Technical Lead, Entrepreneurship, Architecture Design

qualifications

1) 10+ years of hands on technical software & AI development
2) Creative solution architecture design and end-to-end development
3) Clear & strong communication skills for stakeholder management

education

Bachelor Degree