Join Pertama Partners to design and deploy AI solutions for Southeast Asia's largest enterprises. Work on real problems with measurable impact.
WHY PERTAMA
We take responsibility for results, not just deliverables. Partners engage clients directly. Every team member has authority to make decisions that affect success. When something fails, we fix it—no finger-pointing, no "that wasn't my job."
Progress compounds. We make decisions in days, deliver working solutions in weeks, and build velocity through consistent execution. Urgency isn't chaos—it's a forcing function that drives clarity and prevents overthinking.
Every architectural choice considers 10x scale. Every skill we develop anticipates next year's challenges. Every client relationship is nurtured for the long haul. We optimize for compounding returns, not quick wins.
Every project develops leadership in your organization. We pair junior clients with senior work, coach decision-making in real time, and transfer ownership progressively. Great consulting leaves the client stronger than it found them.
We set goals that feel uncomfortable, then build in margin to exceed them. Our timelines include buffer to deliver early. Our proposals include contingencies to absorb scope changes. We earn trust by consistently delivering more than promised.
OPEN ROLES
Every role is evergreen. We hire when we find the right person.
Contract-based partnership opportunities for experienced consultants
Contract engagements for experienced AI consultants
Research and secure funding for client AI initiatives
Deploy and maintain enterprise AI infrastructure
Create documentation and content for AI systems
Customer-facing roles building and implementing AI solutions
Build data infrastructure for AI products at enterprise scale
Deploy reliable AI infrastructure for enterprise production
Build ML models that drive business decisions
Business development and client acquisition roles
Internal tooling and infrastructure for scalable delivery
Training programs and educational content development
Advanced research and technical leadership roles
PARTNER NETWORK
Work with us on contract engagements while maintaining your independence. Typical engagements: 3-24 months, success-fee based, retain your full-time role. We handle sourcing, contracting, and conflict management.
Learn About Partner ProgramWORK MODEL
Default: in-person at our Kuala Lumpur or Singapore office. Remote work available for outstanding candidates. Some roles involve travel—typically one week per month for client engagements across Southeast Asia.
In-person default
For exceptional candidates
~1 week/month for client work
TECHNICAL CHALLENGES
For technical roles, we evaluate your work through take-home challenges. Choose a challenge that matches your interests, build something real, and submit your solution with a brief explanation of your approach.
View ChallengesAPPLICATION PROCESS
We review your application and GitHub profile (for technical roles). Response within one week if there's a potential fit.
For technical roles: complete a take-home challenge (3-8 hours depending on level). Submit your solution with a brief approach memo.
Deep dive on your challenge solution: design decisions, trade-offs, production considerations. Architecture discussion for senior roles.
Meet the team. Discuss real projects you'd work on. Culture fit and mutual expectations. Decision within 48 hours.
Submit your application and we'll be in touch within one week if there's a potential fit.
