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Algorithm Engineer

Southeast Asia's largest digital insurance platform using AI and automation to provide affordable, transparent financial protection.
United States
Machine Learning
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
2+ years of experience
AI · Finance · Insurance
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Description For Algorithm Engineer

BJAK, Southeast Asia's largest digital insurance platform, is seeking an Algorithm Engineer to join their team in a fully remote position based in the United States. This role sits at the intersection of AI, finance, and technology, where you'll design and implement critical algorithms that power everything from personalization and optimization to fraud detection and pricing models.

As an Algorithm Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing core algorithmic solutions that directly impact millions of users across Southeast Asia. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in algorithm design, practical implementation skills, and the ability to solve complex business problems. You'll work with large datasets, tackle challenging optimization problems, and ensure your solutions scale in production environments.

The ideal candidate brings 2-4 years of experience in algorithm design or systems development, with strong proficiency in Python or JavaScript. You should have a solid foundation in computer science fundamentals and be comfortable with mathematical modeling and statistical analysis. This position offers the unique opportunity to work with a fast-growing company while collaborating with teams across multiple countries in Southeast Asia.

Working remotely, you'll enjoy a flexible work arrangement, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a significant impact on financial inclusion in Southeast Asia. The role offers high visibility across projects and the opportunity to work in a flat organizational structure where your input directly influences product decisions. If you're passionate about using algorithms to solve real-world problems and want to be part of making financial services more accessible and efficient, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference while growing your technical expertise.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Algorithm Engineer

  • Design and implement algorithms for personalization, optimization, pricing, and search
  • Convert ambiguous product challenges into clear, structured algorithmic solutions
  • Analyze trade-offs between accuracy, speed, scalability, and implementation complexity
  • Write clean, efficient, production-grade code for algorithm logic
  • Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate and validate algorithms
  • Continuously refine and improve logic based on testing, feedback, and new data
  • Stay current with relevant research, trends, and techniques in algorithms, statistics, and modeling

Requirements For Algorithm Engineer

Python
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in algorithm design, backend engineering, or systems development
  • Proficient in Python, or Javascript (Python preferred)
  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis, and optimization techniques
  • Experience solving real-world problems in recommendation, ranking, search, pricing, or similar domains
  • Familiarity with mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, or numerical methods
  • Comfortable working with large datasets, edge cases, and production-level constraints
  • Must be based in the US and open to remote collaboration with regional teams

Benefits For Algorithm Engineer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Fully remote, flexible work arrangement across the US
  • High visibility and ownership across projects
  • Flat structure where your input is heard
  • Fast learning curve and exposure to complex algorithmic challenges
  • Regional collaboration across Southeast Asia