Algorithm Engineer

Design Algorithms That Power Smarter, Faster, Fairer Financial Systems At BJAK, we’re on a mission to simplify financial services through intelligent, scalable systems that reach millions across Southeast Asia. As an Algorithm Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and deploying core algorithms that power personalization, optimization, fraud detection, pricing models, and more. You’ll work closely with product, data, and engineering teams across the region. This role is based in Malaysia with a hybrid work arrangement, providing you with the flexibility to work remotely while also collaborating in person at our Malaysia HQ..

Why This Role Matters

• You’ll design mission-critical algorithms that significantly impact accuracy, efficiency, and informed decision-making.

• Your work will directly shape high-impact product features used by millions.

• You’ll collaborate across engineering, data, and product to solve meaningful, real-world problems.

• You’ll contribute to scalable, production-grade systems that have a measurable business impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement algorithms to solve product and business challenges

• Tackle problems in optimization, search, recommendation, pricing, and risk modeling

• Translate complex, real-world problems into structured algorithmic solutions

• Analyze trade-offs, edge cases, and performance constraints to guide design decisions

• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code to support algorithm development

• Work with software engineers and data scientists to integrate algorithms into live systems

• Continuously iterate on algorithms based on feedback, testing, and live data

• Stay informed on advances in algorithm design, data structures, and applied research

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Love solving tough, real-world problems through structured, elegant algorithm design

• Take ownership from end to end - from theory to production impact

• Are curious, adaptable, and constantly pushing to level up your technical capabilities

• Can work through ambiguity and figure things out without waiting for instruction

• Embrace startup speed - fast changes, tight feedback loops, and quick iteration energize you

• Enjoy collaborating with humble, driven teammates who share knowledge freely

• Proactively seek better solutions, even outside your current expertise

• Turn chaos into structure and messy problems into scalable systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

• 2–4 years of experience in algorithm development, backend engineering, or system design

• Proficient in Python (preferred), C++, or Java

• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis, and optimization

• Hands-on experience solving applied problems in recommendation, ranking, search, or pricing

• Familiarity with numerical methods, statistical analysis, or mathematical modeling

• Comfortable working with large-scale data and real-world constraints

• Based in Malaysia and open to hybrid work from our Petaling Jaya HQ

Nice to Have

• Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, or data mining

• Familiarity with optimization solvers, constraint programming, or heuristic algorithms

• Exposure to cloud platforms, production systems, or microservices architecture

• Prior experience in high-growth startups or product-focused engineering teams

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Hybrid work model - flexible remote + collaborative office time

• High-impact work and real visibility across the company

• A flat structure where your ideas are heard and implemented fast

• Steep learning curve with complex algorithmic challenges

• Cross-functional exposure and collaboration across ASEAN markets

About BJAK

BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform. Headquartered in Malaysia with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we help millions of users access affordable financial protection through innovation, automation, and AI. From pricing engines and fraud detection to recommendation systems, our technology powers simpler, faster, and fairer financial experiences across the region. If you’re passionate about building real-world algorithms with purpose and precision, join us at BJAK and help shape the future of inclusive finance.