Staff Software Engineer, Cards & Spend Management

Airwallex, valued at US$5.6 billion, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Cards & Spend Management team in San Francisco. This role sits at the critical intersection of backend infrastructure and customer-facing applications, working on distributed systems that manage millions of transactions.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with outstanding leadership skills and business acumen. You'll be responsible for leading multiple engineering streamlines within the Budget and Expense Management team, working with a modern tech stack including Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. The role involves solving complex challenges around the growing demands of data and feature complexity in credit cards and expenses.

As a key member of a team that's revolutionizing business credit card issuance and expense management, you'll work in a global environment with stakeholders across different time zones. The position offers competitive compensation ($160,300-$274,800), equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).

Airwallex's impressive growth, backing from world-leading investors like Sequoia and Mastercard, and their mission to build the global payments and financial platform of the future make this an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the FinTech space. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on coding, requiring expertise in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and modern engineering practices.

Join a team of over 1,500 innovative professionals across 20+ global offices, working with notable clients like Brex, Rippling, and SHEIN. This role offers the chance to shape the future of global financial technology while working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex, large-scale challenges.