About the job
Join Airwallex as a Staff Backend Engineer
At Airwallex, we are revolutionizing the financial landscape for global businesses. Our unique blend of proprietary technology and software supports over 200,000 companies worldwide, including industry leaders like Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN. We provide fully integrated solutions that span business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury services, and embedded finance on a global scale.
Founded in Melbourne, we are a diverse team of over 2,000 innovative professionals across 26 offices globally. With a valuation of US$8 billion and backing from prestigious investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is at the forefront of building the future of global payments and finance. If you’re ready to embark on the most ambitious work of your career, we invite you to join our journey.
What We Value
We seek builders with the energy and passion of founders who desire to make a significant impact, accelerate their learning, and embrace true ownership. You should possess strong technical expertise and analytical thinking, driven by our mission and operating principles. You operate swiftly with sound judgment, demonstrating deep curiosity and a principled approach to decision-making, balancing speed with thoroughness.
We value humility and collaboration, encouraging you to transform innovative concepts into tangible products. You should be adept at utilizing AI to enhance efficiency and solve problems effectively. Here, you will navigate complex, high-visibility challenges alongside exceptional colleagues, advancing your career as we shape the future of global banking. If this resonates with you, let’s create what’s next together.
About the Issuing Engineering Team
The Issuing Engineering Team at Airwallex is responsible for developing and maintaining critical systems for card issuing, transaction processing, and settlement on a global scale. Our team focuses on delivering reliable, scalable, and compliant platforms that support Airwallex’s issuing products. Key areas of responsibility include:
Card Management: Developing customer-facing and internal systems for managing card lifecycles, controls, and configurations.
Transaction Processing: Creating a high-throughput global transaction processing platform designed for low latency, high availability, and resilience.
Settlement Workflows: Overseeing clearance, settlement, and dispute workflows to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

