Principal AI Engineer, Business Accounts

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company

Airwallex provides an AI-native financial operating system and infrastructure for global payments, business accounts, and financial products.

What you will do

• Define the technical and strategic vision for next-generation AI solutions.
• Build AI systems that improve internal efficiency and support business growth.
• Design and implement robust APIs and system architecture for AI applications.
• Contribute to AI application roadmaps and technology strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research and implement AI technologies for product goals.
• Resolve application issues and software bugs through effective solutions and workarounds.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend software development experience with an interest in AI and language technologies.
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Experience designing and developing large-scale distributed, high-concurrency, high-load, and highly available systems.
• Experience with vector databases.
• Proven track record of delivering significant impact.
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial services, lending, payments, or credit products.
• Experience with SaaS products offered as platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment focused on innovation.
• Collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team.
• Contribute to an early-stage strategic domain and a core business platform.