Software Engineer

QI AI Labs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

QI AI Labs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is hiring a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services powering agentic workflows for enterprise customers.

You will implement APIs, integrate AI models, optimize performance, and ensure secure, production-grade deployments. You will collaborate with product, research, and operations teams and contribute to documentation and architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong CS foundation in algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
• Experience delivering production-quality backend services.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, databases, and microservices.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python, Go, TS, Java).
• Experience with cloud, containers, CI/CD, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Integrate AI models and optimize system performance.
• Collaborate with product, research, and operations teams.
• Contribute to documentation and architectural decisions.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Backend development

RESTful APIs

OOP

Python/Go/TypeScript/Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

Containers

CI/CD

Monitoring tools

Job description

Company Description

QI AI Labs is an AI product studio focused on building practical, evidence-backed software and agentic workflows for modern enterprises across Southeast Asia and global markets. The team prioritizes validation over hype, engineering tailored AI systems that address real operational bottlenecks in areas such as voice operations, mail workflows, marketing intelligence, secure assistants, and LLM routing. Current solutions include OneReach for enterprise call operations, intelligent inbox triage, social signal scanning, private document review, and cost-aware model routing. QI AI Labs operates with rigorous research, continuous validation, and production-grade delivery, and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Software Engineer role based in WP. Kuala Lumpur. The Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend services and agentic workflows that power QI AI Labs’ products, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. Day-to-day work includes implementing APIs, integrating AI models, optimizing system performance, writing clean and testable code, and collaborating with product, research, and operations teams. The role also involves participating in code reviews, improving development tooling, and contributing to technical documentation and architectural decisions to support production-grade deployments.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
• Proficiency in Software Development and Programming, with experience delivering production-quality applications.
• Hands-on experience with Back-End Web Development, including RESTful APIs, databases, and microservices.
• Solid understanding and practical use of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript, Java) and related frameworks.
• Comfort working with cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment, communicate clearly, and document technical work effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with AI/ML systems, data pipelines, or agentic workflows is a plus.
• Interest in rigorous validation, secure systems, and building reliable tools for enterprise operators.