Principal AI Engineer

Airwallex1 months ago

Location

AU - Sydney

Type

Full Time

Salary

AUD 200,000 – 250,000

Level

Principal

Role

AI Engineer

Posted

May 6, 2026

Full TimePrincipal

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking a Principal AI Engineer in Sydney to lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for their business accounts ecosystem. The ideal candidate will drive technical innovation, design robust AI architectures, and transform user experiences by implementing advanced language models and intelligent financial automation systems.

What you'll do

AI Solution Leadership: Spearhead the creation of AI solutions to enable business growth and drive internal efficiency across Airwallex

System Architecture: Design and implement robust API and system architecture for new AI applications, focusing on scalability and performance

Strategic AI Roadmapping: Assist in AI application roadmapping and strategy, defining technical and strategic vision for next-generation AI solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams to leverage existing and research new AI technologies to meet product goals

Problem Resolution: Provide prompt and effective solutions for application issues and software bugs, maintaining high client satisfaction

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesAdvanced proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript

System DesignExperience in designing large-scale distributed systems with high concurrency, load, and availability

AI TechnologiesDeep expertise in language models and vector databases

Education

Academic BackgroundDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical field

Experience

Professional ExperienceMinimum 10 years in backend software development with a strong focus on AI and language technologies

Impact DeliveryProven track record of delivering significant technical innovations and transformative solutions

Skills

Required skills

AI EngineeringAdvanced knowledge of AI solution design and implementation

Distributed SystemsExpertise in building high-performance, scalable software architectures

Technical LeadershipAbility to define technical vision and guide strategic AI initiatives

Nice to have

Financial Technology ExperienceBackground in fintech or financial services platforms

Machine LearningAdvanced understanding of machine learning model deployment and optimization

Compensation & benefits

Salary

AUD 200,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Professional Growth

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies at a high-growth fintech company

Innovation Environment

Join a dynamic team that values founder-like energy and impact-driven work

Global Exposure

Work with a globally recognized fintech platform serving over 200,000 businesses

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Resume review and initial phone/video interview with recruiting team
2
Technical Assessment — Comprehensive technical interview focusing on AI engineering skills and system design
3
Architectural Design Challenge — In-depth discussion and presentation of AI solution architecture and strategic approach
4
Leadership and Cultural Fit Interview — Meeting with senior technical leaders to assess strategic thinking and alignment with company values
5
Final Executive Interview — Conversation with executive team to discuss long-term vision and potential impact