Engineering Manager, AI Platform at Airwallex - Singapore

Role Overview

Airwallex is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to lead our AI Platform team in Singapore. As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the strategy for the AI team, aligning the technical direction and roadmap with Airwallex's business objectives. You will build and lead a high-performing team of software engineers and AI specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence. Your primary goal is to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experience through the effective use of AI and machine learning technologies.

This role requires a strong technical background in AI and machine learning, as well as proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams. You will be expected to provide technical guidance on model development, deployment, and maintenance, ensuring that AI solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be partnering closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams to define the roadmap, prioritize a measurable backlog, and deliver high-impact AI solutions.

Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse into a typical day as an Engineering Manager, AI Platform at Airwallex:

• Morning: Start your day by reviewing the team's progress on current projects and addressing any roadblocks. You'll participate in stand-up meetings to discuss priorities and ensure everyone is aligned.
• Mid-day: Collaborate with Product and Design teams to refine the AI roadmap and prioritize new features. You'll also spend time reviewing architectural designs and providing technical guidance to the team.
• Afternoon: Focus on mentoring and coaching team members, providing feedback on their performance, and developing career paths. You'll also stay up-to-date on the latest AI trends and technologies through research and attending industry events.
• Evening: Wrap up the day by reviewing key metrics and identifying areas for improvement. You'll also prepare for upcoming meetings and presentations.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for innovation and technology, offering a vibrant ecosystem for AI and machine learning. Airwallex's presence in Singapore provides access to a diverse talent pool, cutting-edge research institutions, and a supportive regulatory environment. This location allows you to collaborate with leading experts in the field and contribute to the development of innovative AI solutions for global businesses.

Career Path

Airwallex is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for growth and development. As an Engineering Manager, AI Platform, you can advance your career through various pathways, including:

• Senior Engineering Manager: Lead a larger team of engineers and take on more strategic responsibilities.
• Director of Engineering: Oversee multiple engineering teams and drive the overall technical direction of the organization.
• VP of Engineering: Lead the entire engineering organization and contribute to the company's overall strategy.
• Technical Architect: Focus on designing and implementing complex technical solutions.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Company-sponsored events and activities.
• Commuter benefits.
• Snacks and beverages in the office.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on a fast-growing company.
• Global mobility opportunities.

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. We value strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and we are motivated by our mission and operating principles. We move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor. We are humble and collaborative, turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and we “get stuff done” end-to-end. We use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team as an Engineering Manager, AI Platform, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Airwallex?

   Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

2. What are Airwallex's operating principles?

   Our operating principles are a set of values that guide our decision-making and behavior. They include customer obsession, bias for action, ownership, continuous learning, and collaboration.

3. What is the AI team's purpose?

   The AI team’s purpose is to make Airwallex an AI-driven company by leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experience.

4. What are the key responsibilities of an Engineering Manager, AI Platform?

   The key responsibilities include developing and executing the strategy for the AI team, building and leading a high-performing team, partnering with cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance, and ensuring AI solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure.

5. What skills and experience are required for this role?

   The required skills and experience include a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 8+ years of experience in software engineering, 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, proven experience in developing and deploying AI solutions at scale, and a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques.

6. What is the career path for an Engineering Manager, AI Platform?

   The career path includes advancement to Senior Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, or Technical Architect.

7. What benefits does Airwallex offer?

   Airwallex offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and equity, health insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

8. What is the work environment like at Airwallex?

   Airwallex fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to innovate and take ownership of their work.

9. How can I apply for this role?

   You can apply for this role by submitting your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

10. What are the Attributes We Value?

    We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.