Senior Software Engineer - Security Engineering at Airwallex

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, ideally with security experience
  • Experience with production code bases
  • Experience with at least one scripting language (e.g. Python) and one systems programming language (e.g. Golang, C/C++)
  • Experience with modern cloud infrastructure, including data pipelines, serverless workloads, and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of information security principles, practices, and technologies
  • Proven experience working autonomously on projects - delivering them to a high quality and on time
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to dive deep to find the best solution to a problem
  • Obsessive curiosity and a willingness to ask questions, gather context, and learn
  • Passion for solving the complex challenges within a high-growth start-up
  • Self-motivated, a self starter, and able to learn new skills and dive deeper into existing skills
  • Preferred qualifications
  • Experience working in a fintech or high-growth tech company
  • Hands on experience with AI - specifically leveraging AI to build applications
  • Experience maintaining Linux operating systems
  • Knowledge of security principles for cloud security

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of security tools and applications to improve Airwallex's security, from inception to implementation
  • Support incident response efforts by building ad-hoc tools for threat hunting, remediation and scanners
  • Build, monitor, and maintain underlying infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters, serverless workloads, and ETL pipelines
  • Sit with security engineers to identify opportunities for automation and tooling development
  • Partner with product engineering teams to drive security outcomes - such as automation for patching, and development of gateways and other services to decrease risk
  • Mentor and help grow other Software Engineers in the security team

Skills

Security Engineering
Automation Tooling
Log Pipelines
AI
Security Tools Development
Infrastructure Security
App Security
Mentoring

Airwallex

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

About Airwallex

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. The company offers a range of financial services such as multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services are designed to facilitate efficient and cost-effective international transactions. Airwallex uses advanced technology to ensure that these transactions are fast and secure. Unlike many competitors, Airwallex focuses on building financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy, allowing businesses to operate seamlessly across borders. The company's goal is to simplify global payments and make them accessible to businesses worldwide.

Eastern District, Hong KongHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$877.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Employee Equity Programs

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode Airwallex's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in Asia-Pacific, especially China, may impact Airwallex's operations.
Volatility in foreign exchange rates poses a risk to Airwallex's revenue streams.

Differentiation

Airwallex offers a comprehensive suite of cross-border payment solutions for businesses.
The company integrates financial services into platforms, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.
Airwallex's global presence with ten international offices supports its expansive service offerings.

Upsides

Airwallex reported an 83% revenue increase in APAC, showcasing strong regional growth.
The partnership with Carwow enhances Airwallex's visibility and operational efficiency in the UK.
Airwallex's expansion in EMEA with new offices boosts its international market presence.

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