Airwallex: Senior Backend Engineer, Expenses - San Francisco

Role Overview

Airwallex is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join our Expenses team in San Francisco. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our innovative expense management solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our platform, while also contributing to the technical direction and architecture of our products. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company and make a significant impact on the future of global finance.

A Day in the Life

Here’s what a typical day might look like as a Senior Backend Engineer on the Expenses team at Airwallex:

• Start your day by attending a team stand-up meeting to discuss progress, roadblocks, and priorities.
• Spend the morning designing and implementing new features for our expense management platform, writing clean, testable code.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to your teammates and ensuring code quality.
• Attend a design review meeting to discuss the architecture of a new service and collaborate with other engineers to find the best solution.
• Work on optimizing the performance of our backend systems, identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define and refine product requirements.
• Respond to production issues and troubleshoot problems, ensuring the stability of our platform.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support to help them grow their skills.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in backend development, continuously learning and improving your skills.

Why San Francisco?

San Francisco is a global hub for technology and innovation, offering a vibrant and diverse community of engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Airwallex's San Francisco office provides a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, while also enjoying the city's rich culture, world-class restaurants, and stunning natural beauty. San Francisco is also a strategic location for Airwallex, allowing us to connect with customers and partners across the United States and the world.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you can advance your career in several ways:

• Technical Leadership: Become a Principal Engineer or Architect, leading technical initiatives and setting the technical direction for the team.
• Management: Transition into an Engineering Manager role, leading a team of engineers and guiding their career development.
• Specialization: Focus on a specific area of expertise, such as security, scalability, or performance optimization.
• Cross-Functional Roles: Explore opportunities in other areas of the company, such as product management or data science.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness programs
• Stock options
• 401k plan
• Employee referral bonus program

The estimated salary range for a Senior Backend Engineer in San Francisco is $180,000 to $250,000 per year. The actual salary will depend on your experience, skills, and qualifications.

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we are building the financial infrastructure to empower businesses to grow without borders. We value innovation, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach. We are a diverse and inclusive team, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. We encourage our employees to take ownership, be creative, and make a difference. We are passionate about our mission and dedicated to building a world-class company.

How to Apply

If you are a talented and passionate Senior Backend Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company, we encourage you to apply! 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. We empower businesses with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management, and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

2. What does the Expenses team do?

   The Expenses team builds innovative solutions that simplify the entire expense management process for our customers. From real-time expense tracking and automated receipt capture to seamless approvals and integrations, we deliver tools that give businesses greater control and efficiency over global spending.

3. What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Backend Engineer on the Expenses team?

   As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of backend services, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure. You will also write clean, maintainable, and testable code, drive technical discussions, and collaborate with product managers and designers.

4. What skills and qualifications are required for this role?

   We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 8+ years of experience in backend software engineering, expertise in designing scalable and robust backend systems, and proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go).

5. What is the interview process like?

   The interview process typically includes a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager and team members.

6. What opportunities for professional development are available at Airwallex?

   Airwallex offers a variety of professional development opportunities, including training programs, mentorship programs, and opportunities to attend industry conferences.

7. What is the company culture like at Airwallex?

   Airwallex is a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative company. We value diversity, inclusion, and a customer-centric approach.

8. What benefits does Airwallex offer?

   Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and stock options.

9. How can I learn more about Airwallex?

   You can learn more about Airwallex by visiting our website at www.airwallex.com.

10. How do I apply for this role?

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