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Senior Backend Engineer | Hybrid HCMC - AI Product

Ho Chi Minh City Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join a new Engineering Hub in Ho Chi Minh City. This role offers the opportunity to design, build, and scale next-generation AI-powered platform, collaborating with world-class engineers and product teams.
  • Work with global top engineers, newly set up in Vietnam
  • Competitive salary and flexibility with remote-first working

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, international AI startup founded by engineering leaders from top global technology companies. Their mission is to transform how businesses operate by developing advanced AI platforms. With a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence, they are building an engineering hub in Vietnam to drive their next phase of growth.

Job Description

  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend systems supporting AI-powered web agents.
  • Collaborate closely with AI/ML specialists and product managers to translate ideas into impactful features.
  • Contribute to distributed system infrastructure, low-latency performance optimization, and stealth web automation solutions.
  • Implement integrations across data stores, front-end components, and third-party services.
  • Drive CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and observability practices.
  • Troubleshoot production challenges and implement long-term solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and help shape engineering culture in the local hub.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years of backend development experience with strong contributions to production systems.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python/ Go/ Java) and exposure to front-end/browser interaction.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), databases (Postgres, Redis, S3), and container/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
  • Hands-on experience with web automation tools (Puppeteer, Playwright, Selenium) is a strong plus.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD, monitoring, and distributed system observability.
  • Proactive problem-solver with clear communication skills and a passion for AI-driven innovation.
  • Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or equivalent; fluent in English (or professional proficiency).

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to be an early member of a Vietnam-based engineering hub for a global startup.
  • Exposure to some of the most challenging problems in AI agent engineering.
  • Mentorship from global experts with backgrounds in top-tier tech companies.
  • A fast-paced, high-ownership culture where your work directly impacts the company's success.
Contact
Daniel Nguyen
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6824026

Job summary

Function
Digital
Specialisation
Software Developer
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Nguyen
Job Reference
JN-082025-6824026
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.