Senior Software Engineer, Yield - Airwallex

Role Overview

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Yield team in Sydney, Australia. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining the high-integrity backend systems that empower businesses to earn returns on their idle cash with total liquidity. You will contribute to the architecture and technical vision of our backend systems, own the end-to-end delivery of core investment workflows, and build mission-critical financial infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team within a leading fintech company and make a significant impact on the future of global finance.

A Day in the Life

Your day will involve a mix of designing and implementing new features, maintaining existing systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You might start your day by reviewing the architecture of a new investment workflow, followed by coding and testing the implementation. You'll participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and best practices are followed. You will also work closely with product managers, designers, and infrastructure engineers to ensure seamless integration of our product. A portion of your time will be dedicated to troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, as well as participating in on-call rotations.

Why Sydney, New South Wales?

Sydney is a vibrant and dynamic city with a thriving tech industry. It offers a high quality of life, with beautiful beaches, parks, and a diverse cultural scene. Sydney is also a major financial hub, making it an ideal location for Airwallex to build its Yield team. The city offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and networking, as well as a supportive community for engineers. Sydney also boasts a strong talent pool, attracting top engineers from around the world.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to advance to roles such as Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager. We also offer opportunities to specialize in areas such as architecture, security, or performance engineering. We provide ongoing training and mentorship to help you develop your skills and achieve your career goals.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position in Sydney, New South Wales is $160,000 to $220,000 USD per year. The final salary will be determined based on your experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. We also offer employee assistance programs, wellness programs, company-sponsored events, commuter benefits, and snacks and drinks in the office.

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. 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. We foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and we encourage our employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to the success of the company.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We encourage you to highlight your relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, and to explain why you are interested in joining Airwallex and the Yield team. We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact qualified candidates for interviews.

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.

2. What does the Yield team do?

   The Yield Team is the strategic force behind our investment product—a solution that empowers businesses to earn competitive returns on their idle cash without the restrictions of traditional term deposits.

3. What is the company culture like?

   We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. We move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles.

4. What are the opportunities for career growth?

   At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to advance to roles such as Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager.

5. What benefits does Airwallex offer?

   We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

6. What skills are important for this role?

   Strong experience in building and maintaining backend systems, proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go), and experience with financial infrastructure are important for this role.

7. 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.

8. What is the work environment like?

   We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, and we encourage our employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to the success of the company.

9. What kind of impact will I have in this role?

   You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining the high-integrity backend systems that empower businesses to earn returns on their idle cash with total liquidity.

10. How does Airwallex use AI?

    Airwallex uses AI to work smarter and solve problems faster, helping to build the future of global banking.