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Airwallex

Engineering Lead, Growth

Airwallex

. Lead engineering execution for complex Growth initiatives from technical planning and architecture through implementation, launch, and continuous improvement .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $147,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical leadership in software engineering, with expertise in backend, frontend, and full-stack development. Proven ability to drive growth initiatives through scalable system design, team mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical LeadershipScalable Production SystemsPython, Java/Kotlin, React, TypeScriptMentorship and Team DevelopmentGrowth Platforms and Experimentation Systems

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringBackend EngineeringFrontend EngineeringFull-Stack EngineeringSystem DesignArchitectural Decision MakingCode QualityPerformance OptimizationReliability EngineeringSecurity Practices
Soft Skills
OwnershipProduct JudgmentCross-Functional CollaborationCoachingClear Communication
Tools & Technologies
AWSGCPEvent-Driven ArchitecturesData PipelinesAI-Native ToolsMarketing AutomationCustomer Segmentation Engines
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
High-Growth Technology CompaniesFintechPaymentsRegulated EnvironmentsProduct-Led Growth

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKotlinPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead engineering execution for complex Growth initiatives from technical planning and architecture through implementation, launch, and continuous improvement
  • Drive technical direction for scalable backend services, frontend applications, event-driven systems, and AI-native platform capabilities
  • Build and develop a high-performing engineering team through mentorship, coaching, clear expectations, and a culture of ownership
  • Partner with Product, Design, Data Science, Marketing, Sales, and other engineering teams
  • Translate ambiguous business problems into actionable roadmaps and technical solutions
  • Leverage experimentation, customer insights, and data to prioritize high-impact opportunities
  • Improve growth performance and drive measurable business outcomes
  • Establish practices for system design, code quality, performance, reliability, security, observability, and operational excellence
  • Build high-traffic platforms, experimentation frameworks, and intelligent decision systems for customer acquisition, activation, conversion, retention, and expansion
  • Develop AI-native tools and agentic workflows for campaign optimization, customer journeys, and outcome measurement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Experience leading engineering teams or complex technical initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong technical expertise in backend, frontend, or full-stack engineering
  • Experience designing, building, and operating scalable production systems
  • Experience with technologies such as Python, Java/Kotlin, React, or TypeScript
  • Proven technical leadership and execution skills
  • Track record of leading complex engineering projects and making architectural decisions
  • Experience managing technical tradeoffs and delivering high-quality solutions
  • Ability to lead and develop engineers through mentorship, technical guidance, and delegation
  • Strong ownership, product judgment, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Preferred: experience with growth platforms, experimentation systems, customer segmentation engines, marketing automation, or product-led growth experiences
  • Preferred: experience developing AI-powered applications or agentic workflows, including LLM integration, tool orchestration, evaluation, and production observability
  • Preferred: experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, data pipelines, and AWS or GCP
  • Preferred: experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
  • Preferred: experience establishing engineering processes and scaling team execution
  • Preferred: experience in high-growth technology companies, fintech, payments, or regulated environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Bonus
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • Well-being benefits
  • 20 paid days of vacation
  • 12 paid days of company holidays
  • Statutory minimum paid annual leave and public holidays