Engineering Lead, KYC (Relocation to Singapore)

Airwallex2 days ago

Location

US - San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

SGD 250 – 400

Level

Lead

Role

Engineering Lead

Posted

Mar 30, 2026

Full TimeLead

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking an Engineering Lead for their KYC team in Singapore, focusing on developing scalable automation tools and AI-driven solutions to optimize user onboarding and risk detection processes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic technical leader who can drive operational excellence through innovative engineering solutions in a fast-paced fintech environment.

What you'll do

System Automation: Design, build, and maintain scalable automation tools that improve internal operational efficiency and customer onboarding experience

Risk Detection: Develop and implement AI and data-driven solutions to predict user risks and prevent fraudulent or malicious activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, operations, compliance, and engineering teams to define requirements and deliver impactful technical solutions

Technical Leadership: Participate in architectural discussions, conduct code reviews, and contribute to high-quality engineering standards

System Optimization: Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and scalability

Mentorship: Serve as a technical role model for junior team members and support their professional growth

What we look for

Technical

Backend DevelopmentSolid software engineering skills in backend development using Kotlin/Java

Frontend DevelopmentExperience with React and TypeScript

Workflow SystemsHands-on experience in building scalable and robust automation or workflow systems

Education

Computer Science DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Experience

Software EngineeringMinimum 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

Technical LeadershipPreferably 1+ year of experience leading or mentoring engineers

Skills

Required skills

Problem-SolvingStrong ability to understand complex business processes and propose effective technical solutions

CommunicationExcellent organizational and cross-team collaboration skills

ProactivitySelf-driven approach to identifying and driving improvements

Nice to have

AI/MLExperience applying machine learning techniques to automation or risk detection

Cloud TechnologiesFamiliarity with AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

Fintech DomainPrevious experience in payments, financial services, or startup environments

Compensation & benefits

Salary

SGD 250 – 400 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Global Career Opportunity

Relocation to Singapore with a global, high-growth fintech company

Innovative Environment

Work with a US$8 billion valued company backed by top-tier investors

Professional Growth

Opportunity to tackle complex problems and accelerate career development

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Review of resume and initial phone/video call with recruiter
2
Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion about engineering experience and problem-solving skills
3
Leadership Assessment — Evaluation of leadership potential and mentorship capabilities
4
Final Interview — Meeting with senior leadership and team members