Engineering Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (AI): Leading engineering execution and scaling high-performance teams for a global insurance and AI-integrated application platform with an accent on technical strategy and team growth. Focus on structuring workstreams, maintaining development velocity, and recruiting top-tier talent across China, US, and Europe.

Location: Remote (Beijing, China)

Company

A leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia focused on digitizing the industry and building AI-integrated applications.

What you will do

• Structure engineering workstreams to ensure projects move forward efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance, support system design choices, and evaluate implementation trade-offs.
• Build and scale strong engineering teams across China, US, and Europe.
• Recruit high-quality engineers and establish structured hiring processes.
• Coordinate across product, research, and leadership teams to resolve organizational bottlenecks.
• Ensure high engineering standards while maintaining a steady development velocity.

Requirements

• Strong technical background in software engineering and system architecture.
• Proven experience managing or leading engineering teams.
• Ability to structure engineering work and maintain development velocity.
• Strong judgment in technical decision-making.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat organizational structure focusing on engineering and product excellence.
• Hands-on environment where all members contribute directly to the company's mission.
• Open architecture discussions, fast decision-making, and frequent shipping cycles.
• Close collaboration between Product, ML, and Engineering without heavy handoffs.
• Culture of clear ownership, simple architecture, and high trust in engineer decisions.

Hiring process

• Application evaluation by technical team members.
• 3 to 4 interviews conducted via virtual meetings or onsite.
• Prompt decision process for candidates demonstrating exceptional skills.