Senior Software Engineer, Backend - GTPN SF

About 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—including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more— with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world‑leading investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future.

Attributes We Value

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. You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end‑to‑end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking.

The Opportunity

The Global Treasury and Payment Network (GTPN) team sits at the core of Airwallex’s payment infrastructure. As Airwallex’s first product and still the largest revenue driver, GTPN underpins many of our most critical customer experiences. We operate at the intersection of traditional and modern finance, expanding the reach of our global treasury and payment network, strengthening its capabilities and reliability, and delivering innovative payment products built on a robust financial foundation. GTPN is a truly global, cross‑site engineering organization, with talented engineers in hubs such as the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. As we continue to scale worldwide, we’re looking for passionate Senior Software Engineers to join us. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers across regions to build and enhance products that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.

Locations : San Francisco

Why Join Us

Be part of something big : Your work will have a direct impact on our mission to revolutionize financial services and help millions of businesses grow globally.

Grow with us : We’re committed to your professional development and offer opportunities to learn, grow, and shape your career path in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Collaborate with the best : Work with a team of talented and passionate individuals driven by the desire to create something extraordinary.

What You’ll Do

Lead with inspiration & purpose : Oversee the strategy, architecture, development, and operation of Airwallex’s GTPN team to remain at the vanguard of developing cutting‑edge financial solutions.

Collaborate and create : Work alongside engineers, product managers, and designers to bring finance products from concept to launch. Your input will shape the future of finance.

Understand and empathize : Dive deep into customers’ needs and challenges to design and implement solutions that truly resonate.

Measure and optimize : Leverage data to drive decisions, measure product success, and identify opportunities for growth.

Who You Are

Highly experienced and inspirational leader with a record of leading a high‑effective team in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Technically proficient with 10+ years in modern engineering practices focused on continuous innovation and high‑quality engineering.

Technical and talent bar raiser who sets high standards, leading by example and elevating team capabilities.

Empathetic and insightful, deeply understanding customer needs to create intuitive, impactful products.

Data‑driven and analytical, using data to inform decisions and enhance product performance.

Collaborative and knowledge‑sharing, mentoring peers and promoting a learning culture.

Adaptable and continuously learning, embracing new skills and technologies.

Proactive and ownership‑driven, taking initiative and leading projects to successful outcomes.

Efficient and prioritization‑savvy, managing workload effectively while maintaining quality.

Applicant Safety Policy : Fraud and Third‑Party Recruiters

To protect you from recruitment scams, Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms / recruiters. We will not pay any fees to recruiters unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

Equal Opportunity

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Compensation Range

200 K – $250 K

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