Engineering Manager, Financial Platform; Relocate to Shanghai

Engineering Manager, Financial Platform (Relocate to Shanghai)

Engineering Manager, Financial Platform (Relocate to Shanghai) role at Airwallex

Airwallex is the sole unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by proprietary infrastructure and software, we enable over 200,000 enterprises—including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN, and many more—to manage business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury, and embedded finance at a global scale.

We are a Melbourne‑founded team of 2,000+ tech innovators working from 26 offices worldwide and valued at US $8 billion. Our investors include T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Sequoia, and Salesforce Ventures. Join us to build the global financial platform of the future.

We hire builders with founder‑like energy who deliver real impact, learn rapidly, and own outcomes. You move fast, use good judgment, dive deep with curiosity, and collaborate across teams while turning zero‑to‑one ideas into products. You embrace AI, solve problems efficiently, and thrive on complex, high‑visibility challenges.

As Engineering Manager of our Ledger & Recon Platform, you’ll lead the development and scaling of key financial products that form the backbone of Airwallex’s seamless financial management solutions. You’ll bridge engineering and finance, ensuring accuracy, security, and innovation in our ledger and reconciliation systems.

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a high‑performance and collaborative environment.
• Plan, implement, and oversee engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time and with high quality.
• Act as liaison between engineering teams and finance stakeholders, translating accounting requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic direction in software development practices and system architecture focused on financial processes.
• Identify and execute on opportunities to improve product efficiency, security, and scalability using data‑driven approaches.
• Ensure compliance with data‑security and regulatory standards.

• Experienced leader with a proven track record in managing engineering teams, preferably in fintech or accounting sectors.
• Strong background in backend software engineering; proficiency in Java or Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of accrual‑based accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Excellent communicator who can translate technical and financial concepts across diverse audiences.
• Inclusive leader committed to fostering diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
• Data‑driven decision maker who aligns engineering with business goals.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented.
• Committed to data security and software integrity.

• Build a core financial management framework essential to Airwallex’s global operations.
• Scale cutting‑edge infrastructure for expanding global business.
• Advance your career through leadership of critical projects.
• Work in an innovative environment that encourages bold creativity.
• Join a people‑first culture that values transparency, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
• Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a flexible work environment.

To protect you from recruitment scams, Airwallex will never ask for bank details, sensitive , or payment during the application or interview process. Official communication will come from an  email address. Apply only through  or our official Linked In page. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters without a prior agreement.

Airwallex is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and consider all applicants based on merit, qualifications, and talent. We do not regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.