Senior Software Engineer - Security Engineering

Unified payments and financial platform for global businesses, powering over 100,000 businesses worldwide with integrated solutions for business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury.
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
4+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Security Engineering

Airwallex, a leading unified payments and financial platform valued at US$5.6 billion, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Security Engineering team. This role offers the unique opportunity to protect over $100b+ in payments and 100,000+ customers while working with cutting-edge technology. As part of a high-caliber Information Security Team, you'll be responsible for developing security tools, managing infrastructure, and driving security initiatives across the organization.

The position combines technical expertise in security engineering with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior team members and collaborating with product engineering teams. You'll work with various technologies including cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and multiple programming languages, while having the freedom to choose the best tools for solving complex security challenges.

Airwallex offers a dynamic startup environment with a global presence across 20+ offices and a team of 1,500+ innovative professionals. Backed by world-class investors like Sequoia and Salesforce Ventures, the company is at the forefront of building the future of global payments and financial platforms.

The role provides flexibility with locations in Sydney, Melbourne, or Singapore, and offers a hybrid work arrangement. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about security who want to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing fintech company. You'll be part of a team that values autonomy, continuous learning, and technical excellence while protecting critical financial infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Security Engineering

  • Lead the development of security tools and applications
  • Support incident response efforts with threat hunting tools
  • Build and maintain infrastructure including Kubernetes clusters
  • Identify opportunities for automation and tooling development
  • Partner with product engineering teams to drive security outcomes
  • Mentor and help grow other Software Engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Security Engineering

Python
Go
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Experience with production code bases
  • Experience with scripting language and systems programming language
  • Experience with modern cloud infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of information security principles
  • Proven experience working autonomously on projects
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to dive deep to find the best solution
  • Obsessive curiosity and willingness to learn

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