Engineering Manager, Growth

Airwallex3 days ago

Location

SG - Singapore

Type

Full Time

Salary

SGD 180,000 – 250,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Mar 20, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for its Growth team to lead and scale high-performing engineering teams. The ideal candidate will drive talent strategy, manage cross-functional initiatives, and support the company's global expansion by building robust, innovative technical solutions that drive user acquisition and product adoption.

What you'll do

Talent Strategy: Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of top-tier engineers and managers, creating robust succession plans and career development pathways.

Team Performance: Build and scale a high-performing engineering organization by setting goals, establishing career paths, and managing performance and compensation processes.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate execution across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, and other engineering teams, ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication.

Strategic Alignment: Provide leadership for mission-critical platforms, aligning technical direction and capacity planning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

What we look for

Technical

Software Engineering ExpertiseMinimum 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong background in building API- and integration-heavy systems

Technical LeadershipAbility to make technical tradeoffs and align engineering efforts with business objectives and success metrics

Education

DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Management Experience3+ years in leadership roles managing high-performing teams

Talent ManagementProven track record in recruiting, onboarding, and developing engineering talent

Skills

Required skills

Team LeadershipAbility to manage, coach, and develop engineering teams

Performance ManagementExperience running performance and compensation processes

Stakeholder CommunicationStrong skills in translating technical concepts across different organizational levels

Nice to have

Growth Marketing CollaborationExperience partnering with Growth/Marketing teams to drive product adoption

AI IntegrationKnowledge of leveraging AI for user acquisition and customer journey optimization

AnalyticsExperience with data warehousing, customer segmentation, and analytics tools

Compensation & benefits

Salary

SGD 180,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Global Career Opportunity

Work with a high-growth fintech company valued at US$8 billion with presence in 26 global offices

Professional Development

Opportunities for accelerated learning, skill enhancement, and career growth

Innovative Work Environment

Collaborate with top talent in a mission-driven organization transforming global payments

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Review of resume and initial phone/video call with recruitment team
2
Technical Interview — In-depth discussion of technical skills, leadership experience, and problem-solving approach
3
Leadership Assessment — Evaluation of management capabilities, team development strategies, and cross-functional leadership skills
4
Final Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to assess cultural fit and strategic alignment