Airwallex

Engineering Manager, Global Treasury and Payment Network

Airwallex2 days ago
Location

US - San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 275,000

Level

Director

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

May 26, 2026

Full TimeDirector

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for its Global Treasury and Payment Network (GTPN) team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will lead a dynamic engineering team, drive technical strategy, and develop innovative financial infrastructure solutions while demonstrating strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for transforming global financial services.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership: Oversee the strategy, architecture, development, and operation of Airwallex's Global Treasury and Payment Network (GTPN) team
Team Management: Manage all engineers in the GTPN team, provide mentorship, foster innovation, and promote technical excellence
Product Development: Collaborate with product managers and designers to develop cutting-edge financial solutions from concept to launch
Performance Optimization: Leverage data-driven insights to measure product success, identify optimization opportunities, and drive continuous improvement
Technical Vision: Define the technical vision for the business domain and build products that exceed customer expectations

What we look for

Technical

System ArchitectureExtensive experience in system architecturing and software development
Modern Engineering PracticesProven track record in continuous innovation and high-quality engineering

Education

Computer Science/EngineeringBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Experience

Leadership Experience10+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams in dynamic environments
Technical LeadershipDemonstrated ability to mentor teams and raise the technical bar

Skills

Required skills

LeadershipStrong leadership skills with ability to inspire and motivate technical teams
Technical ExpertiseDeep understanding of software development principles and modern engineering practices
Data AnalysisProficiency in using data to drive product and engineering decisions

Nice to have

Fintech ExperienceBackground in financial technology and payments infrastructure
Cloud ArchitectureExperience with scalable cloud infrastructure and distributed systems

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 275,000 (annual)

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Highly competitive salary with potential equity compensation

Professional Development

Ongoing learning opportunities and career growth programs

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement Planning

401(k) with company matching

Global Work Environment

Opportunity to work with a diverse, innovative team across 26 global offices


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening HR phone screen to assess background and cultural fit
  2. 2
    Technical Leadership Interview In-depth discussion of engineering leadership experience and technical vision
  3. 3
    System Design Challenge Technical interview focusing on architectural design and problem-solving skills
  4. 4
    Team Fit Interview Meeting with potential team members to evaluate collaboration and communication skills
  5. 5
    Final Executive Interview Discussion with senior leadership about strategic alignment and company vision

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