Staff AI Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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 strategic visioning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research and implement new AI technologies to meet product goals
• Provide prompt and effective solutions to application issues or software bugs to maintain high client satisfaction
• Drive innovation within a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Requirements

• 10+ years in backend software development with a passion for AI and language technologies
• Proficiency in Python, Typescript, or Javascript
• Experience in the design and development of large-scale distributed, high-concurrency, and high-availability systems
• Hands-on experience with vector databases
• Proven track record of delivering major technical impact
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MLOps practices and deployment pipelines for AI-driven products

About the Company

Airwallex is a unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide—including Brex, Rippling, and Qantas—to manage business accounts, payments, spend management, and treasury at a global scale. Based in Melbourne with over 2,200 employees across 26 offices, we are building the future of global banking.