Engineering Director, GTPN Platform (Relocate to Singapore)

Engineering Manager · Director · Full Time

SG - SingaporeUSD 300k – 325k12mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

This Engineering Director role at Airwallex leads the GTPN Platform team in Singapore, overseeing Transfers, Client Treasury, and GTPN Infrastructure. The position requires 10+ years of engineering experience with strong leadership skills to manage global payment infrastructure and drive technical excellence in the fintech space.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Oversee strategy, architecture, development, and operation of Airwallex's GTPN team to maintain cutting-edge financial solutions
  • Team Management: Lead multiple feature teams across Transfers, Client Treasury, and GTPN Infrastructure with direct management of all GTPN engineers
  • Technical Vision: Define the technical vision of the business domain and ensure alignment with company objectives
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with engineers, product managers, and designers to bring finance products from concept to launch
  • Customer-Centric Development: Dive deep into customer needs and challenges to design solutions that resonate with users
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data analytics to measure product success and identify optimization opportunities
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure overall quality and delivery of multiple engineering streamlines
  • Problem Resolution: Clear roadblocks, provide context and guidance to teams, and escalate issues when necessary
  • Global Stakeholder Management: Work with key stakeholders across global offices to align on technical initiatives
  • Talent Development: Mentor team members, foster innovation culture, and promote technical excellence

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • System Architecture

    10+ years of experience in system architecture and software development

  • Modern Engineering Practices

    Extensive experience with continuous innovation and high-quality engineering practices

  • Financial Systems

    Deep understanding of payment processing, treasury management, and financial infrastructure

  • Scalable Systems

    Experience building and scaling systems that handle high transaction volumes

  • Cloud Platforms

    Proficiency with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems

  • DevOps Practices

    Experience with CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure as code

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

  • Advanced Degree

    Master's degree in technical field preferred but not required

Experience

  • Leadership Experience

    Proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced environments

  • Fintech Experience

    Previous experience in financial technology, payments, or banking sector strongly preferred

  • Scale Experience

    Experience building systems that serve millions of users and handle billions in transaction volume

  • Technical Bar Raising

    History of setting high technical standards and elevating team capabilities

  • Product Thinking

    Strong product sense with ability to balance technical decisions with business objectives

Skills

Required

  • Engineering Leadership

    10+ years leading high-performing engineering teams in dynamic environments

  • System Architecture

    Deep expertise in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems

  • Financial Technology

    Understanding of payment systems, treasury management, and financial infrastructure

  • Technical Excellence

    Ability to set high technical standards and elevate team capabilities

  • Product Thinking

    Strong product sense to balance technical decisions with business objectives

  • Data Analysis

    Ability to interpret data and use analytics to drive product decisions

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

    Experience working with product, design, and business stakeholders

  • Mentorship

    Proven ability to mentor engineers and foster innovation culture

Preferred

  • Fintech Experience

    Nice to have

    Previous experience in financial technology or banking sector

  • Global Team Management

    Nice to have

    Experience managing distributed teams across multiple time zones

  • Startup Environment

    Nice to have

    Experience in fast-growing startup or scale-up environment

  • Payment Processing

    Nice to have

    Specific experience with payment rails and financial transaction processing

  • AI/ML Integration

    Nice to have

    Experience integrating AI and machine learning into financial products

  • Regulatory Compliance

    Nice to have

    Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements

Tech stack

Languages

JavaPythonGoJavaScript/TypeScript

Frameworks

Spring BootReactNode.js

Databases

PostgreSQLRedisMongoDB

Tools

DockerKubernetesAWS/GCPJenkins/GitHub ActionsTerraform

Other

Microservices ArchitectureAPI DesignPayment Processing SystemsSecurity Protocols

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·USD 300,000 – 325,000

Benefits

  • Professional Development

    Opportunities to learn, grow, and shape career path in innovative fintech environment

  • Global Impact

    Work on products that directly impact millions of businesses worldwide

  • Relocation Support

    Comprehensive relocation package for move to Singapore

  • Collaborative Environment

    Work with talented and passionate individuals across 26 global offices

  • Innovation Culture

    Access to cutting-edge technology and opportunity to shape the future of finance

  • Career Advancement

    Fast-track career growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling company

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Phone/video call with recruiter to discuss background and role fit

  2. 02

    Technical Leadership Interview

    Discussion of technical architecture, system design, and leadership philosophy

  3. 03

    Product & Strategy Interview

    Deep dive into product thinking, business acumen, and strategic vision

  4. 04

    Team Leadership Interview

    Behavioral interview focusing on leadership style, team management, and cultural fit

  5. 05

    Executive Interview

    Final interview with senior leadership to discuss vision alignment

  6. 06

    Reference Checks

    Verification of leadership experience and technical capabilities with former colleagues

Full posting

Original listing.

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 including 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. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

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. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

The GTPN (Global Treasury and Payment Network) Team is at the heart of Airwallex’s payment infrastructure, specializing in expanding the coverage of Airwallex’s global treasury and payment network, enhancing its capabilities and user experience, and provisioning innovative payment products grounded in a robust financial infrastructure. With the ongoing expansion of our global presence, we seek a highly accomplished and motivated Engineering Director to assume leadership of this dynamic team. 

As the Engineering Director in Airwallex’s GTPN team, you will oversee a number of feature teams across Transfers, Client Treasury, and GTPN Infrastructure. While you are a technically strong engineer who is still passionate about engineering, your leadership skills, product thinking, and business acumen are what really set you apart. You will be accountable for the overall quality and delivery of multiple engineering streamlines. You will be the one clearing road blockers, providing context and guidance to the teams, and will know when to escalate. This role will work with key stakeholders across the globe and will manage all engineers in the GTPN team to define the tech vision of the business domain and build products that not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations.

This role is based in Singapore

Why Join Us 

  • Be Part of Something Big: Join a team that's redefining the future of finance. Your work will have a direct impact on our mission to revolutionize financial services and help millions of businesses grow globally. 

  • Grow With Us: At Airwallex, we're committed to your professional development. You'll have 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 who are driven by the desire to create something extraordinary. 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Lead with Inspiration & Purpose: You will 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 a team of talented engineers, product managers, and designers to bring our finance products from concept to launch. Your input will be crucial in shaping the future of finance. 

  • Understand and Empathize: Dive deep into our customers' needs and challenges. Your good product sense will enable you to design and implement solutions that truly resonate with our users. 

  • Measure and Optimize: Leverage data to drive decisions. Your keen data sense will help you measure the success of our products and identify opportunities for optimization and growth. 

Who You Are: 

  • A Highly Experienced and Inspirational Leader: You have successfully led a highly effective team that thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment previously. Your outstanding leadership and motivational abilities will be invaluable in mentoring the team, fostering a culture of innovation, and promoting technical excellence within the organization. 

  • Experienced and Technically Proficient: You possess a wealth of experience in system architecturing and software development, with 10+ years working in modern engineering practices focused on continuous innovation and high-quality engineering. 

  • A Technical and Talent Bar Raiser: You set high standards and lead by example, elevating the capabilities of those around you. 

  • Empathetic and Insightful: Your deep empathy for customer needs drives your development process, allowing you to create intuitive and impactful products. This understanding is not just about meeting requirements, but enriching user experiences. 

  • Data-Driven and Analytical: You view data as a narrative element of development, a critical tool that informs your decision-making process. Your ability to interpret data enhances product performance and elevates user satisfaction, making you a pivotal member of our team. 

  • Collaborative and Knowledge-Sharing: True collaboration is second nature to you. You thrive in team settings and are committed to sharing knowledge and ideas, which you see as vital to fostering innovation. Your role as a coach involves mentoring peers and promoting a learning culture within the team. 

  • Adaptable and Continuously Learning: In the fast-paced world of fintech, you stand out for your agility and eagerness to adopt new skills and technologies. Challenges are opportunities for growth, and you are always prepared to expand your horizons. 

  • Proactive and Ownership-Driven: You are self-motivated and take initiative, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership in your projects. Your proactive approach ensures that you are always ahead of the curve, ready to take on responsibilities and lead projects to successful outcomes. 

  • Efficient and Prioritization-Savvy: You excel at prioritizing tasks, which enables you to manage your workload effectively while maintaining high standards of quality. This skill ensures that critical project components receive the attention they need without sacrificing overall progress. 

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To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that 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.

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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.

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