About 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 – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

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.

You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You 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.

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.

You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You 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.

About the team

The Core Banking Platform team plays a vital role in Airwallex's global operations. It is responsible for enabling client wallet transactions and maintaining the financial accuracy of client ledgers, which in turn ensures a seamless client wallet experience and accurate financial reporting for clients. Primarily based in Singapore, Our focused team is responsible for developing a robust, high-performance distributed multi-currency wallet platform. This platform encompasses financial transaction execution, recording, and reporting. It is critical for supporting the ongoing expansion of Airwallex offerings, including global transfers, payments and acquiring, card issuing, and lending. As a dynamic group of engineers, we not only build impactful platforms and products but also develop tools and processes to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness.

What you’ll do

• Lead and Mentor: Guide and support a team of talented engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment that encourages innovation and growth.

• Hands-On Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and maintenance of our core banking platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security.

• Platform Development: Lead the development of a robust, high-performance distributed multi-currency wallet platform, encompassing financial transaction execution, recording, and reporting.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize features, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Best Practices: Drive the adoption of best practices for software development, testing, and deployment, ensuring code quality and maintainability.

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks, ensuring the smooth operation of the platform.

• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry, and propose innovative solutions to improve our platform.

• Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and support to the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members, helping them to grow and develop their skills.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of tools and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

• Architectural Decisions: Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall system design, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and reliability of the platform through rigorous testing and monitoring.

Who you are

• Experienced Leader: You have a proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams, with a passion for fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Technical Expert: You possess a strong understanding of core banking systems and financial transactions, with experience in developing distributed systems and multi-currency wallets.

• Problem Solver: You are adept at identifying and resolving technical challenges, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

• Communicator: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Agile Practitioner: You have experience in Agile development methodologies, with a focus on delivering value iteratively and continuously.

• Technology Enthusiast: You stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry, with a passion for learning and innovation.

• Team Player: You are a humble and collaborative team player, with a strong desire to contribute to the success of the team and the company.

Why San Francisco?

While the relocation is to Singapore, the initial presence in San Francisco allows for:

• Strategic Onboarding: Begin your journey in a location that might be more familiar, facilitating a smoother transition into Airwallex's culture and technology.

• Team Collaboration: Engage with existing teams and leadership who may be initially based in San Francisco, fostering relationships before relocating.

• Preparation for Relocation: Utilize the time in San Francisco to handle logistics related to your move to Singapore, with company support.

Why Singapore?

Singapore serves as Airwallex's strategic hub for several key reasons:

• Global Financial Center: Singapore is a leading global financial center, offering access to a diverse talent pool and a vibrant ecosystem of financial institutions.

• Strategic Location: Its central location in Southeast Asia provides a gateway to the rapidly growing markets in the region.

• Innovation Hub: Singapore is a hub for innovation and technology, with strong government support for the fintech industry.

• Quality of Life: The city-state offers a high quality of life, with excellent infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

• Airwallex Presence: Singapore hosts a significant portion of the Core Banking Platform team, making it the ideal location for this role.

Day in the Life

Here’s a glimpse into what your day might look like:

• Morning Stand-up: Start with a team stand-up meeting to discuss progress, challenges, and priorities for the day.

• Technical Discussions: Engage in architectural discussions and code reviews, providing technical guidance and support to the team.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to define and prioritize features.

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical challenges, ensuring the smooth operation of the platform.

• Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them to grow and develop their skills.

• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry, and propose innovative solutions to improve our platform.

• Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of tools and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we believe in investing in our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. As an Engineering Manager, Core Banking, you can progress along several paths:

• Senior Engineering Manager: Lead a larger team of engineers, taking on more responsibility for the overall platform architecture and strategy.

• Principal Engineer: Focus on technical leadership, providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers and driving innovation across the organization.

• Director of Engineering: Lead a department of engineering teams, overseeing multiple projects and initiatives.

• VP of Engineering: Lead the entire engineering organization, setting the overall technical vision and strategy.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Generous vacation policy.

• Stock options.

• Relocation assistance to Singapore.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Employee assistance program.

• Company-sponsored events and activities.

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we are building the future of global finance. We are a team of passionate and driven individuals who are committed to making a difference. We value:

• Innovation: We encourage creativity and experimentation, and we are always looking for new and better ways to do things.

• Collaboration: We believe in working together as a team, and we value open communication and mutual respect.

• Customer Focus: We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience.

• Ownership: We take ownership of our work, and we are accountable for our results.

• Growth: We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and driven engineer with a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

FAQ

1. What is Airwallex?

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses.

2. What does the Core Banking Platform team do?

The Core Banking Platform team is responsible for enabling client wallet transactions and maintaining the financial accuracy of client ledgers.

3. Why is this role based in Singapore?

Singapore is a global financial center and Airwallex's strategic hub in Southeast Asia.

4. What are the key responsibilities of the Engineering Manager?

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of engineers, overseeing the development of the core banking platform, and ensuring its quality and reliability.

5. What are the required qualifications for this role?

The required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 10+ years of experience in software engineering, and 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.

6. What is the career path for this role?

The career path includes opportunities to progress to Senior Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer, Director of Engineering, and VP of Engineering.

7. What are the benefits of working at Airwallex?

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, generous vacation policy, stock options, and relocation assistance.

8. What is the culture like at Airwallex?

Airwallex is a team of passionate and driven individuals who are committed to making a difference. We value innovation, collaboration, customer focus, ownership, and growth.

9. How do I apply for this role?

Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

10. Is relocation assistance provided?

Yes, relocation assistance to Singapore is provided.