We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our team in Kuala Lumpur (Plaza Mont Kiara), supporting Product and Engineering team in designing, building, and scaling Squirro's AI-driven search and insights platform.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Python Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and core platform components, contributing to high-performance, production-grade AI solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Backend & Platform Development
- Design, develop, and optimise core components of the Squirro platform with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Develop and maintain high-quality, and efficient Python code for backend services.
System Architecture & Quality
- Apply best practices in software design, testing, and deployment, and contribute to backend architecture improvements.
- Identify, troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in production systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver new features.
- Actively participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and design sessions to drive continuous improvement.
AI & Data Processing
- Leverage machine learning techniques and data-driven approaches to enhance enterprise search and insight generation.
What You Bring
As this region continues to grow, we're looking for a hands-on Senior Python Developer who is comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels. You will support Product and Engineering team in delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative platform capabilities.
- 3 5 years of experience in Python development and backend software engineering.
- Solid understanding of RESTful services and extensive knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments.
- Experience with testing frameworks and test-driven development practices.
- Industry experience in AI, Machine Learning or data-driven platforms is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Technical aptitude or interest in AI, LLMs, Knowledge Graphs, Search Analytics/Data Science, Generative AI or data-intensive systems.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline is a plus.
Tools You'll Use
You'll work with a modern toolset to ensure efficient planning, collaboration, and execution across teams and projects. Key tools include:
- Core Software Python
- Backend & APIs RESTful APIs, UNIX/Linux environments
- Search & Indexing Elasticsearch, Lucene
- Cloud & Infrastructure Ansible / Terraform
Experience with these tools is preferred but not mandatory we're looking for someone who is tech-savvy and quick to learn.
Why Join Us
- Impact: Your work won't disappear into a pipeline you'll see it used by some of the world's leading organizations.
- Growth: Work on cutting-edge problems in AI and search, alongside experienced engineers who value curiosity and learning.
- Culture: Agile, startup-like, with quick decision-making and plenty of room to contribute ideas.
- Balance: We believe in continuous feedback, lifelong learning, and supporting personal growth.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Arrangement Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to two days per week.
- Dental, GP & Optical Allowance Annual reimbursement for general practitioner visits, dental treatments, and optical expenses.
- EPF & SOCSO Full statutory contributions provided in compliance with Malaysian regulations.
- Team Events & Engagement Activities Participate in regular team-building sessions and company events designed to strengthen collaboration and connection.
About Squirro
Squirro is the enterprise AI platform built for regulated industries, streamlining enterprise search and automating complex, custom workflows. Secure, private, scalable, permissions-aware, and fully auditable, the platform ensures that every result is accurate and verifiable. Squirro powers agentic AI applications that are grounded in the organization's unique enterprise ontology. Further information about AI-driven business insights can be found at https://squirro.com/
If this sounds like the kind of environment you'd thrive in, we'd love to hear from you.
