(Senior) Software Engineer, Payments Team - API & Checkout Experience at Airwallex

About Airwallex

Airwallex is revolutionizing global finance. We are the unified payments and financial platform empowering modern businesses to operate globally without friction. Our unique infrastructure, built from the ground up, seamlessly integrates business accounts, global payments, spend management, and embedded finance solutions. Over 200,000 businesses, including industry leaders like Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN, trust Airwallex to manage their financial operations at a global scale.

Founded in Melbourne and now boasting a team of over 2,000 innovators across 26 global offices, we're backed by world-renowned investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital. With an $8 billion valuation, Airwallex is at the forefront of building the future of global finance. If you're driven to make a real impact and accelerate your career, join us as we build what's next.

Our Values

We look for builders: individuals with the drive and ambition of founders. We value impact, rapid learning, and ownership. You should bring deep expertise, sharp thinking, and passion for our mission and operating principles. You should move with speed and good judgment, diving deep with curiosity and making decisions based on first principles. Balancing speed and rigor is key.

We value humility and collaboration; we want individuals who can turn zero-to-one ideas into real products. You're someone who gets things done, end-to-end, and who uses AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. You'll tackle complex, high-visibility challenges with exceptional teammates. This is an opportunity to rapidly grow your career as we build the future of global banking.

Role Overview: (Senior) Software Engineer, Payments Team - API & Checkout Experience

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced (Senior) Software Engineer to join our Payments Team, focusing on API and Checkout Experience. This role is based in Singapore and offers the opportunity to work on critical systems that power Airwallex's global payments infrastructure. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs that enable seamless payment processing and optimizing the checkout experience to drive customer conversion.

The Payments Team is at the heart of Airwallex's business, experiencing impressive growth year over year. As a key member of this team, you will be instrumental in building new features, creating innovative products, and working on large-scale distributed systems that handle real-time transaction processing. You will also contribute to ensuring system stability, scalability, and high availability while exploring how to leverage AI to enhance business outcomes.

A Day in the Life

As a (Senior) Software Engineer on the Payments Team, your day-to-day activities might include:

• Participating in design discussions and contributing to the architecture of the payments platform.
• Writing clean, well-documented, and testable code for APIs and checkout flows.
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues to ensure smooth payment processing.
• Optimizing the performance and scalability of existing systems.
• Conducting code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Exploring new technologies and techniques to improve our development process.
• Developing and executing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Monitoring system performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Contributing to the development of automated testing and deployment pipelines.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a vibrant hub for fintech innovation and a strategic location for Airwallex's global operations. By working in Singapore, you will be at the forefront of the payments industry, surrounded by a diverse and talented team. The city-state offers a high quality of life, a thriving economy, and excellent connectivity to the rest of the world. It's an ideal location for individuals seeking professional growth and a dynamic work environment.

Career Path

Airwallex is committed to providing opportunities for career growth and development. As a (Senior) Software Engineer, you can advance along a technical path, becoming a Principal Engineer or Architect, leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers. Alternatively, you can pursue a management path, becoming an Engineering Manager, leading a team of engineers and driving project execution. Airwallex also offers opportunities to move into other areas of the business, such as product management or data science, depending on your interests and skills.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position in Singapore is between $120,000 and $200,000 USD annually. The actual salary will depend on your experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, Airwallex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock options
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness programs

Airwallex Culture

Airwallex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We are a fast-paced, dynamic company where individuals are empowered to make a real impact. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees. We encourage our employees to be curious, to challenge the status quo, and to continuously learn and grow.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the Airwallex team as a (Senior) Software Engineer, Payments Team - API & Checkout Experience, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What programming languages are used by the Payments Team? The Payments Team primarily uses Java, Python, and Go.
2. What is the size of the Payments Team? The Payments Team is a global team with members in China, the Netherlands, and Singapore.
3. What are the opportunities for professional development at Airwallex? Airwallex offers a variety of professional development opportunities, including training courses, mentorship programs, and conference attendance.
4. What is the work-life balance like at Airwallex? Airwallex strives to provide a flexible and supportive work environment that allows employees to balance their work and personal lives.
5. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.
6. Does Airwallex offer relocation assistance? Airwallex offers relocation assistance to candidates who are moving to Singapore from other locations.
7. What is the company culture like? Airwallex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership.
8. What are the career growth opportunities within the Payments Team? There are opportunities to advance along a technical path or pursue a management path within the Payments Team.
9. What is Airwallex's approach to using AI? Airwallex is exploring how to leverage AI to enhance business outcomes and improve efficiency.
10. How does Airwallex support diversity and inclusion? Airwallex values diversity and inclusion and strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees.