--- title: 'iOS Software Engineer at Bjak' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/ios-software-engineer-bjak-portugal-g597a819gvm3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # iOS Software Engineer at Bjak - **Company:** [Bjak ](https://feeny.ai/companies/bjak) - **Location:** Portugal - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bjakcareer/36287f7b-4dca-4a3d-8a25-cb429387f496 ## Job description ## About ActAI There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes, tasks, calendar and they're not AI-native. Our mission is to build proactive applications for anyone in the world, who are not used to complex prompting. We aim to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows, with minimal to no prompting. Our product focuses on achieving high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task completion. We believe products will greatly reduce hallucinations. Our objective is to organise anyone's life, allowing us all to spend time on valuable and meaningful things. ## Role As an iOS Software Engineer, you own the iOS client experience, how AI feels, responds, and performs in users’ hands. This is not a thin integration role. You will build a production-grade iOS application where AI interactions are central to product experience, and performance, reliability, and user trust are critical. Focus - Build and maintain iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI. - Integrate AI-powered features through backend APIs. - Design UX patterns for AI interactions, including loading states, streaming responses, retries, and fallbacks. - Optimize performance, memory usage, and battery efficiency. - Capture user signals and feedback to support AI evaluation and iteration. - Collaborate closely with backend and ML engineers on API design and system behavior. - Maintain high App Store quality, stability, and production reliability. Ideal Experiences - 3+ years of iOS development experience using Swift. - Hands-on experience integrating AI-powered features into mobile apps. - Strong understanding of async/await, concurrency, and background tasks. - Solid iOS performance and memory optimization skills. - Experience shipping and maintaining production iOS apps. - Comfort designing for latency, partial failure, and non-deterministic AI behavior. - Exposure to CoreML or light on-device ML. - Familiarity with feature flags or remote configuration systems. - Strong intuition for AI UX patterns and user trust considerations. Outcomes - Stable, smooth, and reliable real-world use iOS applications. - Performance is optimized: responsive, low-latency, and efficient on memory and CPU. - Production issues are detected early, monitored effectively, and resolved with clear root-cause analysis. Tech Stack - Swift - SPM - SwiftUI - SQL / noSQL - TensorFlow Lite (on-device inference) ## How We Work The best products today in the world were built by small, world class teams. We are a high talent density and hands-on team. We make decisions collectively, move at rapid speed, striking a balance between shipping high quality work and learning. Joining our team requires the ability to bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently. Our goal is to put in hands of our users a truly magical product Interview process If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 3, but no more than 4 interviews. Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite. We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, we'll extend an offer to join us. This isn't just a job offer; it's an invitation to be part of a team that's bringing AI to have practical benefits to billions globally. ## 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