Staff Software Engineer, Cards

Airwallex, valued at US$6.2 billion, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Cards team in Singapore. This role offers an opportunity to work with a global fintech leader that serves over 150,000 businesses worldwide. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing complex backend systems supporting card products, leading cross-team technical initiatives, and shaping long-term engineering strategy.

The Cards team builds and maintains distributed systems enabling businesses to issue debit cards and manage expenses at scale. You'll work in a collaborative environment with a diverse engineering team of innovators and problem solvers, focused on pushing the boundaries of financial technology.

The role demands expertise in backend development, with a focus on scalable and secure systems. You'll lead architecture decisions, mentor team members, and work closely with cross-functional teams. The position requires 8+ years of professional experience and strong technical leadership capabilities.

Airwallex offers a dynamic work environment across 26 global offices, backed by world-class investors including Visa, Sequoia, and DST Global. The company values technical craftsmanship, continuous learning, and strong ownership mentality. This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the global payments and financial platform space.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in backend systems, distributed architecture, and cloud infrastructure, combined with strong leadership and mentoring abilities. You'll be instrumental in building scalable solutions that enable businesses to operate globally without borders.