Head of Engineering

Bjak•New York, NY

About The Position

About BJAK We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient. We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region. We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI. Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

Requirements

Strong technical background in software engineering and system architecture
Experience managing or leading engineering teams
Ability to structure engineering work and maintain development velocity
Strong judgment in technical decision-making
Clear communication and ability to work across teams

Responsibilities

Help structure engineering workstreams and ensure projects move forward efficiently
Identify risks, unblock engineers, and maintain steady development velocity
Ensure high engineering standards while keeping teams focused on shipping
Translate product direction and technical strategy into clear engineering execution
Contribute to key architecture discussions and technical decisions
Support engineers in evaluating system design choices and implementation trade-offs
Ensure systems are implemented in a scalable and maintainable way
Build and scale a strong engineering team across China, US and Europe.
Recruit high-quality engineers and help maintain a strong hiring bar
Establish structured hiring processes and interview standards
Work closely with product, research, and leadership teams
Ensure alignment across different engineering efforts and locations
Help resolve technical and organisational bottlenecks