Staff AI Engineer

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide, including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN, with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital.

Role and Project Scope

As pioneers in our new Generative AI department, you will spearhead the development of AI agents. These AI agents will transform how we provide support and automation solutions for both internal teams and external customers. You'll shape the architecture and API design of cutting-edge systems in support of our customers, automation, search, and data analysis.

What You'll Do

• Spearhead the creation of AI solutions to enable growth and drive internal efficiency across the business
• Design and implement robust API and system architecture for new AI applications
• Assist in AI application roadmapping and strategy
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse, cross-functional team to leverage existing AI technologies, and research and implement new ones, to meet product goals
• Provide prompt and effective solutions or workarounds in response to application issues or software bugs
• Embrace the challenges of a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on innovation

What You Need to Have

• 10+ years in backend software development, with a passion for AI and language technologies
• Proven track record of delivering major impact
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript
• Experience in design and development of large-scale distributed, high-concurrency, high-load, high-availability systems
• Experience with vector databases
• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields