Senior Tech Recruiter
Job Description
Build the Engineering Team That Builds the Future
At BJAK, we believe world-class engineering teams are the backbone of every great product. We’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to help us identify, attract, and hire top-performing engineers, data scientists, and technical leaders who will shape the future of financial services across Southeast Asia.
In this role, you’ll be the strategic hiring partner to our tech, product, and AI teams. You’ll lead full-cycle technical hiring with a focus on proactive sourcing, deep evaluation of technical talent, and delivering an exceptional experience to both candidates and stakeholders. Your hires will directly drive how fast and how far we scale.
What You’ll Do
• Evaluate CVs, GitHub profiles, portfolios, and signals beyond the resume to identify top technical talent who align with our values
• Source proactively using platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, LinkedIn, and niche communities to uncover hidden talent
• Partner closely with engineering, AI, and product leaders to define hiring needs and co-design effective hiring strategies
• Conduct in-depth phone screens and technical assessments to evaluate real-world problem-solving and team fit
• Deliver clear, structured evaluations and manage feedback loops with interviewers and hiring teams
• Ensure a standout candidate experience through transparent communication, timely updates, and a thoughtful process
• Track and manage pipelines using modern ATS tools and continuously iterate on hiring processes based on data and feedback
• Stay current on market trends, candidate motivations, and compensation benchmarks to adjust sourcing and offer strategies
What We’re Looking For
• You treat technical recruiting as a strategic function and care about building long-term tech capability
• You are proactive, driven, and comfortable operating in high-speed, high-autonomy environments
• You’re creative and persistent in finding top talent, even in hard-to-hire markets
• You’re confident having technical conversations and can understand the basics of engineering roles and tech stacks
• You balance speed with quality and are outcome-oriented without cutting corners
• You care about delivering great candidate experiences and hiring for long-term success
• You have strong stakeholder management skills and communicate with clarity and confidence
• You are adaptable, organized, and focused on delivering results
You’ll Excel in This Role If You...
• Have a strong eye for engineering talent and can assess potential beyond keywords or titles
• Are detail-oriented and can manage multiple tech roles without losing speed or quality
• Communicate well with both candidates and internal stakeholders, including technical leads
• Enjoy building structured processes, sourcing strategies, and tools to support scalable hiring
• Take full ownership of roles from outreach to offer and ensure a structured and fair process
• Are comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex hiring challenges
The Right Fit Has...
• 4+ years of experience in full-cycle technical recruitment, preferably in high-growth tech or startup environments
• A proven track record of sourcing and hiring for roles across engineering, data, and product functions
• Strong working knowledge of technical stacks, developer communities, and sourcing platforms
• Hands-on experience with ATS tools and structured hiring frameworks
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• High emotional intelligence, problem-solving ability, and a strong sense of ownership
Nice to Have
• Experience hiring for AI, machine learning, or infrastructure roles
• Regional or international hiring experience (especially within ASEAN, Taiwan, or Japan)
• Familiarity with behavioral and technical interview techniques
• Experience in employer branding or building tech talent communities
• Exposure to early-stage or scale-up tech hiring environments
Our Team & Culture
We are a lean, high-performance team that moves fast and sets a high bar. Titles don’t matter—what matters is output, integrity, and ownership. Everyone contributes hands-on, leads with initiative, and takes full responsibility for outcomes.
We reward people who think like owners. We value clarity, speed, and relentless execution. If you’re hungry to grow and passionate about building something meaningful, you’ll feel at home here.
Why Join BJAK
• Above-market compensation
• Accelerated growth and exposure to leadership
• Mission-driven work with real impact across Southeast Asia
• Collaborative, inclusive, and flat team culture
• High autonomy and learning opportunities
• Your ideas and ownership matter more than your title
About BJAK
BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest insurance and financial services platform. Headquartered in Malaysia, we help millions of users access affordable, transparent, and simplified financial products through Bjak.com. Our proprietary technologies - from custom APIs to AI-powered engines - make complex services like insurance and investments more accessible and intuitive.
We operate across Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, and we’re building next-gen AI systems to redefine how financial services are delivered in the region.
