Lead AI Engineer — Scale ML for Financial Access

Bjak Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance platform is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to design and deploy AI systems that support millions. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring strong proficiency in Python and at least 4 years of AI/ML engineering experience. The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers, guide technical strategy, and collaborate across teams to drive impactful AI solutions. This position supports a hybrid work culture in Kuala Lumpur and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Remote-first work culture

High ownership and visibility

Fast career growth

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience in AI/ML engineering.
• 4+ years of real-world deployment in AI/ML.
• Deep expertise with ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship production-grade ML models.
• Lead model architecture decisions and deployment strategies.
• Collaborate across teams to drive AI initiatives end-to-end.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

MLOps tools (MLflow, Airflow)

Docker

Job description

A leading digital insurance platform is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to design and deploy AI systems that support millions. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring strong proficiency in Python and at least 4 years of AI/ML engineering experience. The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers, guide technical strategy, and collaborate across teams to drive impactful AI solutions. This position supports a hybrid work culture in Kuala Lumpur and offers competitive compensation.