Lead Engineer: Node.JS, Python & ML 100 Remote

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

Job summary

Fuku, a fast-growing AI startup with enterprise pharma focus, seeks a Lead Engineer skilled in Node.js, Python and ML to drive architecture and hands-on development in a 100% remote role.

You will lead a small internal team and manage two external vendors, gather requirements, design scalable cloud solutions, and take ideas from concept to production with strong documentation and clean code.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong Python skills, particularly in data engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization/orchestration.
• Previous scale-up/start-up experience; remote work ability.
• Bonus: experience with ML/AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• 70% hands-on technical engineering using Node.js, Python, and JavaScript.
• 30% leadership of a small internal team 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 and code refactoring.
• Create intuitive, responsive user interfaces.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript frameworks

Python

Data engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Lead Engineer: Node.JS, Python & ML (100% Remote)

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.