Senior AI Engineer - OCR/VLM focus
About the job
- More than 5 years of hands-on experience implementing high-availability production machine-learning systems.
- Experience in computer vision, large language models, vision-language models, optical character recognition, and vector databases.
- Experience building and deploying production-ready machine-learning services.
- Good command of English and Mandarin.
- Collaborate with data scientists and machine-learning engineers to develop and deploy stable machine-learning services in production.
- Support the team in creating machine-learning solutions that enhance organizational success globally through close collaboration with other teams and departments.
- Develop and deploy data-driven solutions to make products and services intelligent.
- Apply machine-learning expertise to computer vision and vision-language model applications, natural language processing and generative AI applications, and structured data modeling.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and health of machine-learning solutions.
- Research state-of-the-art machine-learning technologies to identify potential benefits for the company.
- Experience with automatic speech recognition and text-to-speech.
About the company
Lalamove is a technology-driven logistics platform that provides on-demand last-mile delivery in urban areas across Asia and the Americas. Its mobile app connects individuals and businesses with a network of drivers to handle fast or scheduled deliveries, ranging from small parcels to bulky items. Deliveries are priced based on distance, weight, and optional services like multiple stops. The service targets a wide range of customers, from individuals to small businesses and large enterprises, and aims to offer a seamless, efficient delivery experience by leveraging its driver network and digital platform.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Series F
Total Funding
$2.5B
Headquarters
Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong
Founded
2013
Get referred to Lalamove
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Revenue reached US$2.14 billion in 2025, up 34.3% year over year.
- Adjusted profit rose to US$560.3 million in 2025, sustaining strong cash generation.
- The April 30, 2026 Hong Kong filing remains active with Goldman Sachs, BofA, JPMorgan.
What critics are saying
- SAMR forced June 2026 antitrust changes, including refunds, lower commissions, and pricing disclosures.
- China now audits Lalamove's algorithms, truck stickers, mileage deductions, and driver appeals.
- If SAMR tightens further, Lalamove's China economics collapse under regulated take rates.
What makes Lalamove unique
- LALATECH's closed-loop platform handled 1.03 billion orders in 2025 across matching, payment, and settlement.
- It held 53.1% global closed-loop freight share in 2025, crushing GOGOX and Didi.
- Lalamove operates across Asia, Latin America, Dubai, Berlin, and Riyadh in 2026.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Health Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
0%1 year growth
0%2 year growth
0%Lalamove's parent company, Lala Technology, has reapplied for a Hong Kong stock listing amid a market upturn. Previously submitted in September and April, the application is backed by Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, and JPMorgan. Lala Technology, supported by investors like Hillhouse and Sequoia China, became the top global closed-loop freight platform with a 53.9% market share. In H1, it turned profitable with a $184 million profit, reversing a $32.997 million loss from the previous year, and reported $709 million in revenue, an 18.2% increase.
The first two tranches of $1.3 billion was led by Hillhouse Capital, while the third tranche of $200 million is yet to be closed.
The Hong Kong-based startup reportedly raised US$1.3 billion in the first two tranches of its series F round, which was led by Hillhouse Capital.