Staff Detection Engineer at Airwallex

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Airwallex Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on security engineering, anomaly detection, security operations, or a related domain
  • Hands-on experience building or maintaining detection tooling and pipelines, including experience with SIEM, EDR, NDR, or SOAR technologies
  • Experience with production code bases and developing robust, scalable solutions
  • 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
  • Passion for solving 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

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-fidelity detection rules, signatures, and behavioral analytics across various security tools (SIEM, EDR, DLP, etc.)
  • Support incident response efforts by building and refining detection logic for threat hunting, incident identification, and automated response
  • Partner with engineering, IT, and security teams to identify visibility gaps and ensure comprehensive telemetry coverage across endpoints, identity systems, cloud infrastructure, and collaboration tools
  • Develop, refine, and operationalize threat indicators and scenarios for various attack vectors, including insider risk, fraud, and external threats
  • Build, monitor, and maintain underlying detection infrastructure, including data pipelines, serverless workloads, and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring efficient and scalable detection capabilities
  • Collaborate closely with security operations and incident response teams to translate investigative findings into actionable detections and improve alerting efficacy
  • Mentor and help grow other Software Engineers and Detection Engineers in the security team

Skills

Detection Engineering
Detection Rules
Security Alerts
Automation
Telemetry Optimization
Threat Detection
Insider Risk Detection
Security Monitoring
SIEM

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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