Senior Software Engineer, AI - Global Treasury Payment Network (Relocate to Singapore)

Senior Software Engineer · Senior · Full Time

SG - SingaporeSGD 180k – 245k6mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead their new Generative AI team within the Global Treasury Payment Network (GTPN), focusing on building cutting-edge AI-driven solutions for internal automation and customer-facing products. The role requires 5+ years of backend development experience with AI focus, expertise in LLMs, and the ability to design large-scale distributed systems in Singapore's fintech hub.

Responsibilities

  • AI Solution Development: Build end-to-end AI-driven solutions that enable business growth and drive internal efficiency across Airwallex operations
  • System Architecture Design: Design and implement robust API and system architecture for new AI applications, ensuring scalability and reliability
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers across global regions to bring AI solutions to life
  • Technical Innovation Leadership: Shape the underlying architecture and APIs for advanced systems, setting best practices and establishing foundation for expanding AI portfolio
  • LLM Integration: Develop and deploy customer-facing and internal products leveraging large language models for automation and support
  • Distributed Systems Engineering: Build efficient, large-scale distributed systems with high concurrency, load capacity, and availability requirements
  • Code Quality Assurance: Write high-quality, maintainable code while mentoring team members and conducting thorough code reviews
  • Product-Focused Development: Embrace product-focused mindset to solve complex technical challenges in fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Backend AI Development

    5+ years in backend software development with specific focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning

  • LLM Product Experience

    Proven experience building internal or customer-facing products using large language models

  • Distributed Systems Expertise

    Expertise in design and development of large-scale distributed, high concurrency, high load, high availability systems

  • Code Quality Standards

    Demonstrated skill in writing high-quality, maintainable code with strong software engineering principles

Education

  • Computer Science Degree

    Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical fields

Experience

  • Senior-Level Experience

    5+ years of professional software development experience with increasing responsibility

  • Communication and Mentoring

    Excellent communication skills and proven ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams

  • Fintech Experience (Preferred)

    Previous experience in payments, financial technology, or related financial services industries

Skills

Required

  • Python Programming

    Advanced proficiency in Python for AI/ML development, backend services, and API development

  • Machine Learning

    Strong foundation in machine learning concepts, algorithms, and practical implementation experience

  • Large Language Models

    Hands-on experience with LLM integration, fine-tuning, and deployment in production environments

  • Distributed Systems

    Deep understanding of distributed system design patterns, microservices architecture, and scalability challenges

  • API Design

    Expertise in designing and implementing robust RESTful APIs and system architecture for high-traffic applications

  • Database Systems

    Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases, understanding of data modeling and optimization

  • Cloud Computing

    Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

Preferred

  • MLOps

    Nice to have

    Familiarity with MLOps practices, model deployment pipelines, and AI system monitoring and maintenance

  • Fintech Domain

    Nice to have

    Previous experience in payments, financial technology, or understanding of financial regulations and compliance

  • TensorFlow/PyTorch

    Nice to have

    Hands-on experience with major deep learning frameworks for model development and deployment

  • Event Streaming

    Nice to have

    Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event streaming platforms for real-time data processing

  • Infrastructure as Code

    Nice to have

    Knowledge of Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools for automated infrastructure management

Tech stack

Languages

PythonJavaGo

Frameworks

TensorFlowPyTorchFastAPISpring Boot

Databases

PostgreSQLRedisMongoDB

Tools

DockerKubernetesApache KafkaJenkinsTerraform

Other

AWSLLM APIsMLOpsMicroservices

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·SGD 180,000 – 245,000

Benefits

  • Relocation Support

    Comprehensive relocation package for moving to Singapore including visa sponsorship and settling assistance

  • Global Team Collaboration

    Opportunity to work with talented engineers across 26 global offices including US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai

  • High-Growth Environment

    Join a unicorn fintech valued at US$8 billion with backing from world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price and Visa

  • Professional Development

    Accelerated learning opportunities in cutting-edge AI and fintech technologies with real impact on global business operations

  • Innovation Focus

    Work on the most ambitious projects in your career, building the future of global payments and financial platforms

  • Equal Opportunity

    Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment regardless of background or status

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Phone or video call with talent acquisition team to discuss background, motivation, and basic qualifications

  2. 02

    Technical Assessment

    Coding challenge or take-home assignment focused on AI/ML algorithms, backend development, and system design

  3. 03

    Technical Interview

    Deep dive technical interview covering distributed systems, AI architecture, LLM integration, and coding proficiency

  4. 04

    System Design Round

    Whiteboard or virtual system design session focusing on large-scale AI systems and fintech infrastructure

  5. 05

    Cross-functional Interview

    Interview with product managers and designers to assess collaboration skills and product mindset

  6. 06

    Final Leadership Interview

    Interview with senior engineering leadership to discuss technical vision, cultural fit, and long-term career goals

  7. 07

    Reference Check

    Verification of previous work experience and professional references

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 Opportunity:

The Global Treasury and Payment Network (GTPN) team sits at the core of Airwallex’s payment infrastructure. As Airwallex’s very first product and still the largest revenue driver across the company, GTPN underpins many of our most critical customer experiences. We operate at the intersection of traditional and modern finance, expanding the reach of our global treasury and payment network, strengthening its capabilities and reliability, and delivering innovative payment products built on a robust financial foundation.

GTPN is a truly global, cross-site engineering organization, with talented engineers in existing and emerging hubs such as the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. As we continue to scale worldwide, we’re looking for passionate Senior Software Engineers to join us. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers across regions to build and enhance products that not only meet but exceed our customers’ expectations.



About the Role:

As the senior engineer in our new Generative AI team, you will own the end-to-end development of AI-driven solutions that redefine how we provide support and automation for both internal teams and external customers. You will shape the underlying architecture and APIs for advanced systems building cutting-edge AI solutions that enable Airwallex to scale. Your contributions will directly influence innovation, set best practices, and establish the foundation for our expanding AI portfolio.

If you are passionate about building AI solutions that directly impact customers, thrive on solving tough technical challenges, and embrace a product-focused mindset, we invite you to shape the future of Finance and AI with us.

Responsibilities:

Build AI solutions to enable growth and drive internal efficiency across the business.

Design and implement robust API and system architecture for new AI applications.

Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to bring these AI solutions to life.

Embrace the challenges of a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on innovation.

Minimum qualifications:

  • 5+ years in backend software development, with a focus on AI.

  • Experience building internal or customer-facing products with LLMs.

  • Expertise in building efficient, large-scale software systems.

  • Skill in writing high-quality, maintainable code.

  • Experience in design and development of large-scale distributed, high concurrency, high load, high availability systems;

  • Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

  • A relevant degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related fields.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Familiarity with MLOps practices and deployment pipelines for AI-driven products.

  • Past experience in payments or FinTech.

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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.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

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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