Empowering businesses with seamless cross-border payments
Airwallex, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Fitzrovia, London, is a leading fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and foreign exchange solutions. With a valuation exceeding $5 billion, Airwallex has raised $1.2 billion in funding and serves over 20,000 corporate customers, provid...
Employees enjoy a flexible work environment with 3 months of 'work from anywhere' policy each year, along with on-site meals and snacks to enhance wor...
Airwallex fosters a culture focused on simplifying global financial transactions for businesses, aiming to disrupt traditional banking with competitiv...
Airwallex • US - San Francisco
Airwallex is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Core Banking team to lead engineering efforts in building a unified payments platform. This role requires strong leadership skills and expertise in managing complex projects.
You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams and driving successful project outcomes — your experience includes managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality software solutions. You possess strong technical expertise in banking systems and financial technologies, enabling you to guide your team effectively through complex challenges.
You are a collaborative leader who values team dynamics and fosters a culture of innovation — you understand the importance of mentorship and career development, ensuring that your team members grow and thrive in their roles. Your decision-making is informed by data and best practices, allowing you to balance speed and quality in project execution.
You are motivated by the mission of transforming the financial landscape through technology — your passion for building impactful solutions drives you to stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies. You thrive in environments that challenge you to think critically and creatively, turning ideas into reality.
Experience in the fintech industry or with core banking systems is a plus — familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards will enhance your effectiveness in this role. You may also have experience with agile methodologies, enabling you to lead your team in iterative development processes.
As the Engineering Manager for Core Banking at Airwallex, you will lead a team of engineers in developing and enhancing our banking platform — your responsibilities will include overseeing project timelines, ensuring quality standards, and facilitating collaboration between engineering and other departments. You will be instrumental in defining the technical vision and strategy for the team, aligning it with the company's goals and objectives.
You will conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to provide feedback, support their professional development, and address any challenges they may face — fostering an environment of open communication and continuous improvement will be key to your success. You will also be responsible for recruiting top talent to build a high-performing team that can tackle the complexities of our banking solutions.
In addition to team management, you will engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable engineering tasks — your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences will be crucial. You will also monitor project progress and performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize processes and outcomes.
At Airwallex, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is reshaping the future of finance — we offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on our global operations.
Join us in our mission to empower businesses with cutting-edge financial solutions — your work will help shape the future of payments and banking for companies around the world. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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