Staff Data Platform Engineer, Knowledge Platform

Airwallex3 days ago

Location

SG - Singapore

Type

Full Time

Salary

SGD 200,000 – 250,000

Level

Staff

Role

Staff Data Platform Engineer

Posted

May 22, 2026

Full TimeStaff

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking a Staff Data Platform Engineer for their Knowledge Platform team in Singapore, focusing on building foundational data and AI infrastructure. The role involves leading the development of complex data platforms, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence in a high-impact, fast-paced fintech environment.

What you'll do

Data Platform Strategy: Spearhead identification and resolution of company-wide challenges using cutting-edge data platform solutions

Technical Leadership: Provide visionary technical direction and actively lead in solving complex data infrastructure problems

Best Practices Advocacy: Champion best practices across the data platform, fostering a culture of craftsmanship and innovation

Team Development: Mentor data platform team members, nurturing both technical and professional growth

What we look for

Technical

Data InfrastructureProven experience in building and maintaining multi-geographical data pipelines at scale

Workflow FrameworksProficiency in orchestration tools like Airflow, DBT

Cloud PlatformsExperience with GCP, Databricks, BigQuery, Dataproc

Education

Advanced DegreeBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related quantitative field

Experience

Professional ExperienceMinimum 8 years in Data Platform engineering or equivalent quantitative field

Leadership ExperienceTrack record of leading company-wide initiatives and influencing technical roadmaps

Skills

Required skills

Data Pipeline DesignExpertise in designing scalable ETL frameworks and data processing patterns

Technical MentorshipAbility to mentor and develop engineering talent

Nice to have

Lakehouse ArchitectureHands-on design experience in modern data lake and warehouse architectures

AI/ML InfrastructureExperience with AI model hosting, governance, and deployment platforms

Compensation & benefits

Salary

SGD 200,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary with valuable equity within Airwallex

Modern Work Environment

Collaborative open office space with fully stocked kitchen

Professional Growth

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data and AI infrastructure

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruitment team to assess basic qualifications
2
Technical Assessment — Comprehensive technical interview focusing on data platform architecture and system design
3
Leadership Interview — Discussion with senior technical leadership about vision, mentorship, and technical strategy
4
Final Panel Interview — Comprehensive interview with Knowledge Platform team members to evaluate technical and cultural fit