Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform
Core
Architecting and operating Airwallex's global data and AI platforms to enable data-driven decision-making and AI agent readiness.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform (High-level Architect)
Builds
Unified data and AI/ML lifecycle platforms, multi-geographical data pipelines, and Lakehouse architectures.
Domain
Fintech / Global Payments / Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Data platform architecture, ETL frameworks, metrics stores, infrastructure management, data security, multi-geographical pipeline design, workflow orchestration (Airflow, DBT), big data tools (Spark, Kafka, Databricks), cloud platforms (GCP, BigQuery, DataProc), Kubernetes, statistical understanding, technical leadership, mentoring.
Preferred skills
Lakehouse architecture design, high-performance service development, client libraries for big data, rapid technology evaluation, proof of concepts.
Responsibilities
Spearhead identification and resolution of company-wide data platform challenges; provide visionary technical direction and solve complex problems hands-on; advocate for best practices and craftsmanship; mentor the data platform team on technical and professional development.
Seniority
Staff, strategic architecture & team leadership
