Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, Malaysia)

(This position is only open to candidates who are currently living and legally eligible to work in Malaysia).

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since launching in 2014, we've grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.  

1. We are Mission First - Our Mission determines what we work on, where we invest, and where we focus. Every decision runs through a single filter does this accelerate our Mission? 
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy 
3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
5. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

How We Work? Agent-Assisted Software Delivery

At Employment Hero, every Engineer works with agent-assisted coding to accelerate delivery while raising the bar on quality and impact.

Agent-assisted development is core to how we operate. It enables our teams to move faster, think bigger, and spend more time solv?ng meaningful problems for our customers.

If you are excited by modern engineering practices and want to grow your career alongside the next generation of software development, you’ll feel right at home here.

This role

As one of our Senior Software Engineers, you’ll be accountable for building and deploying the innovative features that change our customers’ lives every day. From our trailblazing AI hiring tool to our fully automated payroll solution, every component of our Employment Operating System is carefully designed to disrupt the employment industry for the better, improving the lives of business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere. Our world-class Product and Engineering teams delivered almost 1,000 new features last year. As one of our Senior Engineers, you’ll play a vital role in the continued acceleration of our product strategy.

This will include

• Driving your squad to develop critical features for our customers. We primarily develop our applications using Ruby. If you’re not familiar with Ruby, no worries—we offer training to ensure you’re equipped with the necessary skills
• Collaborating closely with our global team of designers, product managers and UX specialists to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Writing automated tests for your production codes
• Developing and maintaining key components of web applications
• Conducting testing and code reviews for both yourself and your colleagues
• Mentoring the Junior Engineers within your squad

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

• You are a highly skilled, senior-level Software Development Engineer with over 8+ years of experience in Software Development
• In previous roles, you’ve focused on Server-side and RESTful API Development and integration
• You’re proficient in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, PHP, etc. We’ll upskill you in Ruby when you join
• You have proven experience implementing, maintaining and deploying full-stack web technologies
• You have a strong understanding of best practice software engineering processes, testing, and Agile methodology
• A team player that always puts colleagues ahead of yourself and has a highly adaptable and versatile approach to work
• You have good verbal and written English skills
• You’re passionate about learning, sharing your knowledge, and mentoring team mates
• Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our EH Way of working. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work. We live it.

Joining Employment Hero means you'll:

• Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.
• Access cutting-edge AI tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.
• Surround yourself with ambitious, high-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world's fastest-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Connect with colleagues from around the world at our Annual Global Gathering. We've celebrated together in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Dubai, and can't wait to meet in the Gold Coast, Australia, in September 2026.

Privacy and AI Notices

• We’re AI-first, so may use AI tools to review your applications and support our interviewing and hiring process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience. These tools do not replace human judgment and the final hiring decision sits with our team.
• We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.
• At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. By applying to this role, you acknowledge our Applicant Privacy Policy made available here: employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/.