Staff Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Airwallex, a leading unified payments and financial platform valued at US$5.6 billion, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Developer Experience team in San Francisco. This role focuses on enhancing the developer journey from discovery to scaling, creating intuitive onboarding experiences and developer tools. The position offers competitive compensation ($160.3K – $274.8K) with equity and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of software engineering experience, specializing in API development and distributed systems. You'll lead the development of analytics pipelines, ensure API excellence, and build AI-powered developer documentation. Experience with Java/Kotlin, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), and observability tools is essential.

Airwallex's engineering team is a diverse group of innovators working in a fast-paced environment, serving over 100,000 businesses worldwide. The company, backed by prestigious investors like Sequoia and DST Global, offers a collaborative culture focused on technical craftsmanship and continuous learning.

This role provides an opportunity to shape the developer experience at a rapidly growing fintech company, working with modern technologies and contributing to open-source projects. The position includes comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), equity, and generous PTO, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the financial technology space.