Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Scale (Relocate to Singapore) at Airwallex

Role Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Scale team at Airwallex, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining the infrastructure and features that power our Embedded Finance platform. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and scaling backend systems that meet the needs of our enterprise customers. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. You will be relocating to Singapore to join our dynamic and innovative team.

A Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse of what a typical day might look like:

• Start your day by reviewing code from your peers and providing constructive feedback.
• Attend a stand-up meeting to discuss progress and roadblocks with your team.
• Spend the morning designing and implementing a new feature for our Embedded Finance platform.
• Participate in a brainstorming session to discuss potential solutions for a complex technical challenge.
• In the afternoon, work on optimizing the performance of our backend systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine the user experience.
• End the day by writing unit tests and documentation for your code.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city-state that offers a high quality of life and a thriving tech ecosystem. It is a global hub for finance, innovation, and technology, making it an ideal location for Airwallex's headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region. Relocating to Singapore will provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in a diverse culture, experience world-class cuisine, and enjoy a wide range of recreational activities.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Staff Software Engineer, you can advance your career through various paths, including:

• Becoming a Principal Engineer, leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
• Transitioning into a management role, leading a team of engineers and shaping the technical direction of our products.
• Becoming a Solutions Architect, working closely with our sales team to design and implement solutions for our enterprise customers.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance to Singapore
• Visa sponsorship
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness programs
• Team building events
• Company-sponsored meals and snacks

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we value innovation, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach. We are a team of passionate and driven individuals who are committed to building the future of global banking. We foster a culture of learning and growth, where employees are encouraged to take risks, experiment with new ideas, and challenge the status quo. We believe in empowering our employees to make a significant impact and providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated and talented software engineer who is passionate about building scalable and reliable backend systems, we encourage you to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Scale (Relocate to Singapore) position at Airwallex. 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 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 does the Scale team do?

   The Scale team focuses on building and maintaining the multi-tenant infrastructure powering companies like Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN. They also own features that require synthesizing knowledge across business, regulatory, and technical domains, and design integrations for enterprise prospects.

3. What are the key responsibilities of a Staff Software Engineer on the Scale team?

   Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reliable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot, contributing to the architecture and design of Airwallex's Embedded Finance Platform, and collaborating with product managers and designers to define and implement new features.

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

   We are looking for candidates with 5+ years of software engineering experience (8+ for Staff), strong proficiency in Java/Spring Boot, experience in building and scaling distributed systems, and a solid understanding of microservices architecture.

5. Why is this role located in Singapore?

   Singapore is a global hub for finance, innovation, and technology, making it an ideal location for Airwallex's headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region. It provides access to a diverse talent pool and a thriving business environment.

6. What is the career path for a Staff Software Engineer at Airwallex?

   As a Staff Software Engineer, you can advance your career through various paths, including becoming a Principal Engineer, transitioning into a management role, or becoming a Solutions Architect.

7. What is the company culture like at Airwallex?

   Airwallex values innovation, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach. We foster a culture of learning and growth, where employees are encouraged to take risks, experiment with new ideas, and challenge the status quo.

8. What benefits does Airwallex offer?

   Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, relocation assistance to Singapore, and visa sponsorship.

9. 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 and other team members. The process may vary depending on the specific role and location.

10. How can I prepare for the interview?

    To prepare for the interview, you should review your resume and be prepared to discuss your skills and experience in detail. You should also research Airwallex and the Embedded Finance platform, and be prepared to answer technical questions related to Java, Spring Boot, and backend development.