Lead Engineer: Node.JS & Python Machine learning

Fuku; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuku is hiring a Lead Engineer for Node.js and Python with a machine learning focus. This fully remote role, based in Malaysia, reports to the CTO and leads a small team while building scalable cloud solutions for enterprise customers.

You will split time between hands-on coding and leadership, driving architecture, feature delivery, and vendor management in a fast-growth startup environment. Knowledge of ML/AI is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next, Vue, Angular).
• Strong Python skills, particularly in data engineering and ML pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Previous experience in a scale-up/start-up environment, with ability to work remotely and independently.
• Bonus: Experience with machine learning and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• 70% hands-on engineering using Node.js, Python, and JavaScript.
• 30% leadership of a small internal team and management of external vendors.
• Architectural design, building and deploying scalable, enterprise-grade cloud solutions.
• From idea to production with proper documentation and backlog management.
• Create intuitive, responsive user interfaces and ensure system monitoring and maintenance.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript frameworks

Python

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Start-up environment

ML / AI basics

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Lead Engineer: Node.JS & Python (Machine Learning)

Location & Company Overview

• 100% remote position based in Malaysia
• A.I / ML native start-up / scale-up headquartered in Singapore
• Focused on enterprise customers in the pharmaceutical industry
• Tech stack includes Node.JS, JavaScript, and Python

Why Should You Apply?

• Company founded by industry veterans from GSK & Pfizer
• Mission to enhance compliance in early-stage clinical trials, expanding patient access to new treatments
• Operating in one of the fastest-growing niche industries post-COVID, with government and regulatory support
• Opportunity for rapid career progression from Lead Engineer to Head of Engineering as the team expands

Key Responsibilities

• 70% hands-on technical engineering using Node.js, Python, and JavaScript (must have a passion for coding)
• 30% leadership of a small internal team (Data, A.I, Developers) and management of two external vendors
• Involved in requirement gathering, architectural design, building, and deploying scalable, enterprise-ready cloud solutions
• Take ideas and new features from concept to production, ensuring proper documentation, code refactoring (or rewriting), and clearing existing backlog
• Create intuitive, responsive user interfaces
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next, Vue, Angular)
• Strong Python skills, particularly in data engineering
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Previous experience in a scale-up or start-up environment, with the ability to work remotely and independently
• Bonus: Experience with machine learning and A.I technologies

About the Team & Company Structure

• Report directly to the CTO and Co-Founder; you will be the most senior engineer in the team
• Expected to have 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver impactful solutions
• Co-founder is based in Malaysia; CTO (consultant) is based in Singapore

About You

• Demonstrate start-up grit and adaptability; able to thrive in a fast-growing business with high customer expectations and tight timelines
• Passionate about expanding technical knowledge in the rapidly evolving ML and A.I space, with a willingness to learn on the job
• Comfortable switching between hands-on engineering, supporting junior engineers, managing vendors, and responding to client requests

Additional Notes

• A full and detailed job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates
• Employment passes, work visas, or relocation support are not available
• Only candidates with work rights in Malaysia will be considered