--- title: 'Applied AI Engineer - AI Finance Agent at Bjak' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/applied-ai-engineer-ai-finance-agent-bjak-china-b8cxs1txp7xm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Applied AI Engineer - AI Finance Agent at Bjak - **Company:** [Bjak ](https://feeny.ai/companies/bjak) - **Location:** China - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bjakcareer/89ad2be8-f664-4224-8d17-9e53d84dcfd2 ## Job description ## About BJAK The original mission of BJAK is we believe people deserve smarter ways to plan, save and grow their money. This is the origin of our name. Started in 2019, we built the first mobile-first, insurance platform, enabling insurance to be accessible online by millions in the region. Today, its the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia. Today, we are expanding ways to help people in the region — this includes spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more. Our mission is help people get more from their money every day. We have teams working around the world, with over 20 nationalities from our offices and remotely, who truly enjoys their work. We are looking for the most talented and driven people we can find. We are looking for people who work for their passion, not counting hours. Who loves building great next-generation products, not status quo. Who cares about redefining how everyone around us can get the best financial applications, not for an exclusive few. If you're this person, we'd love to talk to you. ## The Role We are looking for applied AI engineers to build AI-native systems for BJAK's AI Finance Agent. This is not a research-only role. We need builders who can use AI to automate real workflows, improve products, reduce manual work and make financial services easier for users and teams. ## What You'll Own - Build AI-powered workflows, assistants, agents and automation systems. - Apply AI across customer support, CRM, onboarding, claims, renewals, payments, operations and internal tools. - Work with product and engineering teams to turn manual processes into scalable AI-native systems. - Build integrations with LLMs, internal data, APIs, documents, knowledge bases and business systems. - Design evaluation, monitoring and fallback flows so AI outputs are useful, safe and reliable. - Prototype quickly, test with users or operators, then productionize what works. - Improve speed, quality and consistency across workflows using AI where it creates real business value. ## What We're Looking For - Strong software engineering foundation, preferably with Python and backend systems. - Hands-on experience building with LLM APIs, agents, RAG, workflow automation or AI tools. - Able to connect AI systems with real product, data and operational workflows. - Good judgement on where AI helps and where rule-based systems or human review are better. - Understands evaluation, accuracy, latency, cost, privacy and failure modes. - Fast builder who can prototype, test and ship practical systems. - Experience in fintech, insurance, support automation, CRM or operations automation is a strong advantage. The Kind of Builder We Want - Practical AI builder, not just a prompt experimenter. - Thinks in workflows, systems and measurable quality. - Can build quickly but still cares about guardrails and reliability. - Comfortable working with messy real-world data and processes. - Honest about what AI can and cannot do. This Role Is Not For - People who only want research projects with no production ownership. - Candidates who treat AI as demos instead of working systems. - Engineers who do not care about evaluation, reliability or user impact. - People who overclaim AI impact without evidence. - Builders who cannot work with product, ops and business teams. Location This role is remote, but candidates must be based in China. We are hiring specifically for this market, so applicants should already be based in China. Language English is our main working language across global teams. Strong English communication is required. Interview Process Our process is designed to move fast: - Online assessment or practical task - Technical interview - CEO / final round For strong candidates, we aim to complete the process and make an offer within 1 week from the start of the interview process. Candidates who complete assessments quickly will be prioritized. ## About Bjak ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Bjak is Southeast Asia’s leading digital insurance platform, enabling users to compare, purchase, and manage insurance policies and automotive services through a single, AI-powered interface. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed Stage) - **Headquarters**: Selangor, Malaysia - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Insurtech / Financial Services (with a growing automotive service vertical) - **Target customers**: B2C (individuals seeking insurance and car repairs), B2B (partnerships with 16 insurers and workshop networks) - **Mission**: “To develop technology‑based solutions to improve financial inclusion.” ## Products & Services - **Insurance Platform (SaaS / Marketplace)**: Compare quotes from 16 insurers, purchase policies, manage claims, and access 24/7 VIP support. Supported by an AI agent. - **Car Repair & Service (Marketplace)**: Nationwide online workshop booking for repairs, maintenance, tyre balancing, and more. Includes pay‑later options (installments from RM10/month). - **Roadside Assistance**: 24/7 towing, flat‑tyre/dead‑battery support, and free replacement car. - **Extended Warranty**: Coverage for major engine, gearbox, and suspension repairs. - **Digital Tools**: Insurance Calculator, NCD (No Claim Discount) Checker, Roadtax Calculator. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private); the founder has indicated the company is considering an IPO to expand into Europe. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated at $25 M–$50 M (LinkedIn data for FY2025). Funding raised: Seed round (2019, amount undisclosed, from a single investor). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Seed investor not named; partners include 16 Malaysian insurers and a nationwide network of workshops. - **Growth Signals**: 8 M+ users across Southeast Asia; 32.2% YoY headcount growth (100 employees); 356 open positions (up 278.7% YoY); expanding into 9 countries (Indonesia, UK, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Spain, and Malaysia). ## Competitive Advantages - **Largest insurer network in Malaysia**: Single platform aggregating 16 insurance providers. - **Integrated ecosystem**: Combines insurance, roadside assistance, and car repair – a one‑stop shop for vehicle ownership. - **AI & automation**: Uses AI agents to simplify policy selection and claims processes. - **Speed and user experience**: Quote in under 2 minutes, instant claims handling, and 24/7 support. ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic expansion**: Entering European markets, with an IPO under consideration. - **AI‑first product development**: Building new applications that tightly integrate AI to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. - **Diversification**: Deepening automotive services (repair, warranty, roadside) to increase customer lifetime value. - **Talent scaling**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, product, marketing, and operations to support growth. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Results first” – outcomes over effort; direct feedback; flat organization with minimal bureaucracy; high ownership and speed. - **Work Environment**: Remote‑friendly with a “distributed team of experts” and offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, and the UK. Recruiting globally. - **Engineering Focus**: Lean, autonomous teams that prioritise product excellence and swift delivery. - **Career Growth**: Rapidly scaling company with 356 open roles (including Lead, Founder’s Office, iOS Engineer, DevOps, ML Engineer) – opportunities for impact and advancement. - **Note on Employer Rating**: Current Glassdoor-style rating is 2.3/5 (198 reviews) – potential concerns around work‑life balance and compensation. Candidates should verify recent employee sentiment during interviews. ## Sources 1. [bjak.my](https://bjak.my/en) – Official website (product overview, mission) 2. [bjak.my/en/career](https://bjak.my/en/career) – Career page (culture, values) 3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/bjakcareer](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bjakcareer) – Active job listings and team descriptions 4. [linkedin.com/company/bjak](https://my.linkedin.com/company/bjak) – LinkedIn company profile (employees, revenue, headcount growth, news) ## Other roles at Bjak - [Recruiting Operations Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/recruiting-operations-coordinator-bjak-hong-kong-7vmsr27za46t) — Hong Kong - [Recruiting Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/recruiting-coordinator-bjak-hong-kong-bvdc2vcvrjjd) — Hong Kong - [Creative Project Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/creative-project-executive-bjak-malaysia-rqpq3y3kcqy6) — Malaysia - [Senior Compliance Director – UK](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-compliance-director-uk-bjak-united-kingdom-rrggrrdbjrfj) — United Kingdom - [Regulatory Compliance Director](https://feeny.ai/job/regulatory-compliance-director-bjak-united-kingdom-kx3rrqbh8bsy) — United Kingdom - [SMF16 Compliance Oversight Director](https://feeny.ai/job/smf16-compliance-oversight-director-bjak-united-kingdom-ddsrjzy1pcrs) — United Kingdom - [Compliance Director – SMF16](https://feeny.ai/job/compliance-director-smf16-bjak-united-kingdom-7866g217n5rs) — United Kingdom - [Head of Compliance – SMF16](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-compliance-smf16-bjak-united-kingdom-y73w270vd3eb) — United Kingdom - [Director of Compliance and Risk (UK)](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-compliance-and-risk-uk-bjak-united-kingdom-7pan19xm9tg0) — United Kingdom - [Head of Compliance and Risk (UK)](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-compliance-and-risk-uk-bjak-united-kingdom-f3y4sgw5zhae) — United Kingdom