Lead Engineer

2 weeks ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Soft Space Sdn Bhd Full time 80,000 - 160,000 per year

We are seeking a technically strong leader based in Malaysia to head our North America region projects. The Lead Engineer will take ownership of regional delivery, technical solutioning, and team leadership, ensuring that all projects meet performance, scalability, and compliance standards. This role operates under a follow-the-sun model, requiring alignment with North America time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Lead architecture and design decisions for regional implementations.
  • Act as the technical escalation point for North America, resolving complex engineering issues.
  • Support customer IT/security discussions in collaboration with global product/business teams.

Project Leadership

  • Oversee technical delivery of regional projects, ensuring quality and timelines are met.
  • Manage risks and dependencies, providing technical direction when needed.
  • Align technical deliverables with business priorities and global strategies.

People Leadership

  • Mentor engineers, fostering growth in both technical depth and delivery excellence.
  • Drive best practices in coding, testing, security, and deployment.
  • Build a culture of technical rigor and accountability.

Process Contribution

  • Contribute to refining processes for system design, deployment, and support.
  • Ensure local practices align with global standards and compliance requirements.
  • Suggest improvements for efficiency and scalability.

Cross-Timezone Collaboration

  • Coordinate with the Malaysia-based team to ensure effective handover of client and partner information, maintaining continuity across time zones.
  • Facilitate regular updates and shared documentation to support seamless execution of sales strategies and client engagements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Must-Have:

  • 8+ years in software engineering with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot), APIs, databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL), and system integration.
  • Knowledge of security and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, MPoC, SPoC, OWASP).
  • Proven ability to lead teams while remaining hands-on technically.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Exposure to mobile or terminal payment solutions.
  • Experience supporting pre-sales technical discussions

  • Lead Instrument Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ELSA ENERGY Full time 150,000 - 200,000 per year

    The Lead Instrument Engineer will be responsible for leading all instrumentation and control engineering activities throughout project phases, ensuring technical integrity, compliance with standards, and alignment with project objectives. The role involves overseeing design, specification, and integration of instrumentation systems, reviewing engineering...

  • Lead Mechanical Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. Full time 120,000 - 250,000 per year

    The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for leading the mechanical engineering scope of work across all project phases, ensuring design integrity, safety, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements. The role includes overseeing mechanical design, reviewing engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing...

  • Lead Marine Engineer

    2 days ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T7 Intelligent Resources Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

    Lead Marine EngineerRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in a relevant branch of engineering.Minimum twelve (12) years of relevant experience in project planning, supervision, and design work related to offshore oil and gas production, processing facilities, or other relevant engineering fields.At least two (2) FPSO project experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the...

  • Lead Process Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. Full time 150,000 - 200,000 per year

    The Lead Process Engineer will be responsible for providing technical leadership and process engineering expertise in support of project management and consultancy services. The role includes overseeing process design, performing technical reviews, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

  • Games Lead Engineer

    2 days ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Side Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

    DescriptionWe're seeking a Lead Engineer to guide the technical vision for our internal Unity project. You'll lead a small but talented team of engineers, architect systems, and ensure performance and scalability across platforms.This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll write clean, efficient code while mentoring junior developers and collaborating...

  • Lead Data Engineer

    2 days ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ironbook AI Full time $80,000 - $150,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Data Engineer to spearhead thedesign and development of a modern, cloud-native data warehouse on AWS. This roleis critical to building a scalable, secure, and efficient data platform that supportsanalytics, reporting, and AI use cases across the organization. The ideal candidate isboth technically hands-on and...

  • Lead - Solution Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia OS Kloud Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    Role DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Solution Engineer to act as a senior technical expert and mentor within our Field Sales support team. In this role, you will be instrumental in tackling complex customer challenges, designing innovative solutions, and delivering compelling demonstrations of the Freshworks platform. As a...

  • Lead AI Engineer

    2 days ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Boost Bank Full time 250,000 - 450,000 per year

    The Lead, AI Engineer is a senior role responsible for designing, building, and deploying next-generation AI systems that enable Boost Bank's transformation into an AI-driven digital bank.This includes leading Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Model (LLM), and Agentic AI initiatives across customer onboarding, transactional automation, risk intelligence,...

  • Lead Software Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Virtuos Kuala Lumpur Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    A Lead Software Engineer is a leading centre of the game creation process, including architectural design, implementation, and debugging on multiple platforms, leading a team of passionate talented people, review code and results, mentoring them — working in Unreal Engine on complex problems with Designers, Artists and other Engineers in domains including...

  • Network Engineer Lead

    2 days ago

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia FINEXUS Group Full time 120,000 - 300,000 per year

    Why This Role MattersFinexus operates mission-critical infrastructure that powers Malaysia's financial ecosystem. Our networks support high-availability transaction processing, secure connectivity, cloud workloads, data centre operations, and regulatory-compliant environments. The Network Engineer Lead ensures that this foundation is stable, secure,...