Staff Software Engineer, Search Platform at Airwallex - Singapore

Role Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Search Platform team at Airwallex, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining the search infrastructure that powers our global payments and financial platform. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable search solutions that meet the needs of our growing business. This role requires a strong understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and search technologies, as well as excellent programming and problem-solving skills. You will collaborate with a team of talented engineers and product managers to deliver innovative search solutions that improve the user experience and drive business growth.

Day in the Life

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: * Analyzing product requirements and developing technical solutions. * Designing and implementing streaming ingestion pipelines using Flink or similar technologies. * Tackling challenging problems in timely computation, stateful stream processing, partitioning, and resilience. * Troubleshooting and addressing technical bottlenecks. * Participating in code, design, and performance reviews. * Collaborating with local and global engineering teams. * Translating business requirements into robust engineering solutions. * Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in search platforms. * Participating in the on-call rotation for the search platform.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for technology and innovation, offering a vibrant and dynamic environment for software engineers. Airwallex's Singapore office is a key center for our engineering operations, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a diverse team of talented individuals. Singapore also offers a high quality of life, with excellent infrastructure, a thriving cultural scene, and access to world-class education and healthcare.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career growth and development. As a Staff Software Engineer, you can advance your career by taking on leadership roles within the Search Platform team or by specializing in a particular area of search technology. We also offer opportunities to move into other engineering teams or product management roles. We provide ongoing training and development programs to help you enhance your skills and knowledge and achieve your career goals.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position in Singapore is $150,000 - $250,000 USD per year. (This is an estimate and the salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications). In addition to a competitive salary, Airwallex offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: * Competitive salary and equity * Comprehensive health insurance * Generous paid time off * Professional development opportunities * Flexible work arrangements * Employee assistance program * Wellness programs * Company-sponsored events * Commuter benefits * Free snacks and drinks * Team lunches and social activities

Airwallex Culture

Airwallex is a fast-growing company with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals who are excited to join our mission to build the future of global payments and financial services. We foster a culture of learning and development, providing our employees with opportunities to grow their skills and advance their careers. We also believe in giving back to the community, and we support a variety of charitable organizations.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and skills, and explain why you are interested in working at Airwallex.

FAQ

1. What is Airwallex? Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, offering solutions for business accounts, payments, spend management, and treasury.
2. What does the Search Platform team do? The Search Platform team builds and maintains the search infrastructure that powers Airwallex's products and services, enabling users to quickly and easily find the information they need.
3. What technologies do you use? We primarily use Java, Scala, and Python for backend development, along with Flink for stream processing, Elasticsearch for search indexing, and Kafka for data streaming. We also use cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure.
4. What are the minimum qualifications for this role? The minimum qualifications are 7+ years of experience in software engineering, experience in building and maintaining search platforms, and a strong understanding of distributed systems and data pipelines.
5. What are the preferred qualifications for this role? The preferred qualifications include experience with vector databases, proficiency in Flink or similar stream processing technologies, and experience with cloud computing platforms.
6. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically consists of a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.
7. What are the working hours like? We offer flexible work arrangements, but we expect our engineers to be available during core business hours.
8. What is the dress code? Our dress code is casual.
9. What is the company culture like? Our company culture is collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused.
10. What are the opportunities for career growth? We offer a variety of opportunities for career growth, including leadership roles, specialization in a particular area of search technology, and movement into other engineering teams or product management roles.