Lead Software Engineer
Design and build scalable systems for products used by millions across Southeast Asia
As a Lead Software Engineer at Bjak, you will own technical direction and execution for major products and systems. This hands-on role involves designing systems, writing code, and driving critical engineering work from idea to production. You will solve difficult engineering problems and raise the engineering bar as the company scales its technology used by millions of users.
Why This Role?
Own technical direction and execution for major products used by millions across Southeast Asia
Key Responsibilities
- Design technical systems for major products and platforms
- Write production-quality code as part of hands-on engineering work
- Drive critical engineering projects from concept to launch
- Solve complex technical problems affecting scalable systems
- Mentor and influence engineering practices to raise technical standards
Requirements
- Experience leading technical direction for large-scale systems
- Strong system design and architecture skills
- Proficiency in writing and shipping production code
- Background in solving complex engineering problems
- Experience improving engineering quality and practices in growing teams
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
View Original Description from Adzuna
Original description from Adzuna
The Role BJAK builds technology products used by millions of users across Southeast Asia. As our products and systems scale, we need technical leaders who can solve difficult engineering problems and raise the engineering bar around them. The Lead Software Engineer owns technical direction and execution for major products and systems . This is a hands-on role - you will design systems, write code, and drive critical engineering work from idea to production. What You'll Own Owning technical desi…
Salary Context
Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $216k/yr (range $19.6k–1000k/yr, n=551 active listings).
Hiring at Bjak
Bjak has 139 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since May 7, 2026 — across Engineering.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lead Software Engineer at Bjak a remote job?
- Yes. Lead Software Engineer at Bjak is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What type of employment is Lead Software Engineer at Bjak?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Bjak.
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