Senior Software Engineer - Security Engineering

Airwallex, a leading global financial technology company valued at US$5.6 billion, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Security Engineering team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to protect over $100b+ in payments and hundreds of thousands of 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 automation initiatives. The position combines technical expertise in software engineering with security focus, requiring skills in languages like Python and Go, along with experience in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes.

The role offers the unique challenge of working in a high-growth startup environment where you'll have the freedom to identify and implement security projects that drive significant impact. You'll be building internal automation tooling, managing terabyte-scale log pipelines, and leveraging AI to streamline operations. The position requires both technical depth and leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring junior team members while contributing to the growth of a world-class security engineering team.

Airwallex's environment is perfect for those who thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a meaningful impact in global financial technology. With a team of over 1,700 professionals across 37 locations and backing from world-leading investors like Sequoia and Mastercard, you'll be joining a company at the forefront of building the future of global payments and financial platforms. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements in either Sydney or Melbourne, making it an ideal opportunity for talented engineers looking to combine security expertise with software engineering in a rapidly growing fintech environment.