Senior Software Engineer (Java, Python, ML, AI)

SEEK; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design scalable systems and mentor team members. The candidate should have at least 5 years' experience, proficient in Java, Python, or Rust, with strong AWS expertise. The role promotes a collaborative environment and offers a flexible work arrangement, supporting continuous career development.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Paid and unpaid leave benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Understanding of machine learning and deep learning.
• Knowledge of functional programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable systems.
• Translate complex requirements into effective software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Rust

Proficiency in Go

Strong AWS cloud platform experience

Experience with machine learning

Experience building scalable systems

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

About SEEK

At SEEK, we serve a noble purpose: to help people live more productive and fulfilling working lives and to help organisations succeed.

By joining us, you’ll be part of a multinational technology business that is far-reaching with a start-up working culture that focuses on a set of collaborative values and appreciates dynamic cultures. SEEK is a place where potential meets possibility – it’s where your career aspiration and our purpose can make great things happen.

Why join us?

Be part of a multinational tech company with strong core values to help us solve complex challenges while building a flexible, exciting career – one that could take you anywhere. We’re looking for people who thrive in dynamic teams and enjoy tackling regular new challenges in a large-scale, modern, and agile environment.

As one of Asia Pacific’s largest tech companies, you’ll contribute to multilingual systems, solving high-impact problems to the benefit of millions of people within the region. Be part of a fast-growing company with a strong culture and clear purpose, innovation and strong investment in responsible AI. SEEK offers you the opportunity to be involved in impactful work and be part of a great team.

Expect a great investment in your career development with access to workshops, conferences & courses while you work alongside seasoned experts.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems that solve complex business problems. You\'ll own critical components, drive technical decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software while mentoring team members and balancing short-term goals with long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex requirements into effective software solutions
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance components and services
• Take ownership of system components, driving implementation and managing technical debt
• Ensure high availability and SLA compliance for services
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineering leadership in an agile environment
• Contribute to architectural roadmaps and capacity planning
• Define and implement comprehensive testing practices
• Champion continuous delivery practices and enhance team productivity
• Balance delivery priorities with architectural sustainability
• Design and run experiments to optimize algorithms and system performance

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Rust, or Go
• Strong AWS cloud platform experience
• Understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and LLMs
• Experience building scalable, resilient systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Functional programming experience (preferred)

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Cross-functional teamwork experience
• Commitment to continuous learning and industry awareness

Additional Information

The Team

The AI & Platform Services (AIPS) team provides AI-centric core services that scale globally, including search, recommendations, candidate matching, and personalisation. AIPS works with internal partners who deliver products to candidates and hirers.

Team members work in squads combining three roles: AI (machine learning), Strategy (business/product), and Engineering (development/DevOps).

At SEEK we offer:

• Annual Performance Bonus Plan
• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
• Paid and unpaid leave benefits including Personal Flexi Days as well as the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• which includes a long-term emissions reduction target of net zero by FY2050
• The opportunity to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per financial year

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don\'t meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific supportor adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

For this role, only those with eligible right to work will be considered.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.