Junior Technical Manager, Jakarta - Indonesia (12-month contract)

Who is Artefact? Artefact is a next-generation strategy and data consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in data, digital, and analytics to help clients achieve tangible business impact. With 1,800+ consultants, data scientists, and engineers across 23 countries, we work with global leaders such as Samsung, L’Oréal, Orange, and Sanofi. Our Romandie office (Geneva/Lausanne) is at the heart of Artefact’s growth, advising clients on their most pressing strategic challenges — from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design. What you will be doing? We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer / Technical Consultant to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution. You will act as a "builder first, consultant second," designing and deploying AI/ML solutions that solve complex business problems for global clients. This role involves end-to-end technical leadership, from initial rapid prototyping (PoCs) to scaling production-ready systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Solution Engineering: Design, implement, and deploy pragmatic AI solutions (ML, LLMs, Generative AI) tailored to specific client business needs. * Technical Consulting: Act as a technical advisor to client stakeholders, translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures and guiding them on AI best practices. * Prototyping & Production: Build and test Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and transition them into production-ready environments, ensuring security, performance, and maintainability. * Architecture & Infrastructure: Design robust AI infrastructure using cloud-native services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data pipelines. * Collaboration: Work within cross-functional teams (Data Scientists, Project Managers, and Strategy Consultants) to ensure the technical feasibility of AI initiatives. * Mentorship: Lead project workstreams and mentor junior engineers on technical best practices, MLOps, and coding standards. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS * Experience: 5+ years in Software Engineering, Data Science, or AI/ML development. * Core Programming: Mastery of Python and SQL; familiarity with other languages (Java, C++, or Node.js) is a plus. * AI/ML Frameworks: Deep experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or HuggingFace. * Generative AI: Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and vector embeddings. * Cloud Platforms: Proven experience deploying AI solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure. * Tools & DevOps: Proficiency with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and MLOps principles (CI/CD for machine learning). * Data Engineering: Ability to build and manage ETL/ELT pipelines and work with various database schemas (SQL, NoSQL, Graph). QUALIFICATIONS & SOFT SKILLS * Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field. * Communication: Fluency in English and the local regional language (German or French). Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical business leaders. * Mindset: A "builder’s mindset" with the agility to work in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment. * Consulting Experience: Prior experience in a professional services or consulting firm is highly preferred. WHAT TO EXPECT * Impactful work on global accounts (e.g., Warner Bros, Orange, L'Oréal). * A collaborative "scale-up" environment with a heavy focus on continuous learning and a dedicated training budget. * Opportunity to lead high-visibility projects within the first year.

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you. WHAT YOU'LL DO We’re looking for a world-class Technical Recruiter to help build and scale our PDE (Product, Design, and Engineering) teams. This person should be excited to design and execute customized recruiting strategies while also being a Talent Partner point person for all things hiring with our hiring managers. In addition to this, they should also expect to: * Manage high-volume, high-impact searches with minimal guidance, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving and resourcefulness across all stages of the hiring journey * Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies by leveraging data from tools like Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve our practices * Serve as a strategic partner to your stakeholders by facilitating dialogue * Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques to elevate your searches * Act as a thought partner to your hiring managers across all organizational levels, including executive leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders * Maintain a stellar candidate experience at every stage, ensuring each technical candidate feels respected, valued, and well-informed * Drive new and impactful operational processes within the TA team, embracing a solution-oriented and growth mindset to solve complex scenarios * Act as a Change Agent, effectively communicating the rationale behind new processes and enabling and encouraging others to adapt to them * Seamlessly work across departments, offering support to other teams during hiring spikes * Mentor and guide more junior team members, leading by example and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace WHO YOU ARE * Minimum of 4+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment, ideally with a high-growth startup * Successful track record of hiring technical talent, with experience across skillsets including software engineering, product management, and design * Deep understanding of recruitment metrics and the ability to use data effectively to drive strategic decisions * Proven experience in independently partnering with and influencing executive leadership on hiring initiatives * Strong knowledge and interest in technology and engineering For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $50,000 and $60,000. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  WHAT WE OFFER Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here [https://www.braze.com/company/careers/how-we-hire#benefit-section]. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as: * Competitive compensation that may include equity * Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans * Flexible paid time off * Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability * Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave * Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend * A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation * Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching  * Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze * Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work® ABOUT BRAZE Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has been consistently recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was named a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2026. Braze was also named a 2026 Best Places to Work by Built In, a 2025 America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.  The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo. BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you. OUR AI-POWERED BRAZE RECRUITMENT PROCESS At Braze, we’re committed to a fair and transparent candidate experience. To help our recruitment teams focus on what matters most — the person behind each application — we use AI-assisted tools at certain stages of our recruitment process.  This includes using AI to analyze the experience, skills and qualifications in your application materials to help with screening and prioritizing candidates. Such screening may amount to a form of solely automated decision-making. We also use AI for administrative support, like scheduling and recording interviews and summarizing interview notes. Our recruiting teams remain responsible for all hiring decisions and are involved throughout the process. Depending on where you are located, you may have the right to request further information about how AI is used in our recruitment process, to opt out of AI-assisted review, to request a manual review of any decision made or to contest a decision.  Please contact us at talentdata.privacy@braze.com [talentdata.privacy@braze.com] for any requests or questions. To find out more about our hiring process, check out this page [https://www.braze.com/company/careers/how-we-hire]. Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tool (NYC Local Law 144) Our use of AI during the application review process may include the use of automated employment decision tools. Pursuant to New York City Local Law 144, for roles based in New York City, or if you reside in New York City, you have the right to request an alternative selection process or a reasonable accommodation instead of AI-assisted review. Please submit any such request to our Talent Acquisition team at talentdata.privacy@braze.com [talentdata.privacy@braze.com] promptly after applying. A summary of the most recent bias audit results for such tool is available here [https://www.braze.com/company/legal/bias-audit-candidates]. Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy [https://www.braze.com/company/legal/privacy-policy-job-candidates] for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.