Sydney
10 Jul 2026
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Principal AI Engineer, Business Accounts

Airwallex

Principal AI Engineer, Business Accounts

Airwallex seeks a Principal AI Engineer to define the technical vision for AI solutions, driving internal efficiency and transforming customer experiences. The role involves building intelligent orchestration for business accounts, requiring 10+ years of backend development and expertise in Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript. Based in Sydney, this hybrid full-time position offers high impact in a fast-growing fintech.

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Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid

Experience Required

10 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Principal

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptVector DatabasesDistributed SystemsHigh ConcurrencyHigh AvailabilityAPI ArchitectureSystem ArchitectureAILanguage ModelsBackend Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingInnovationCuriosityOwnership

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)
Financial ServicesLendingPaymentsCredit ProductsSaaS

Key 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 strategy
  • Collaborate effectively with a diverse, cross-functional team to leverage existing AI technologies and research new ones
  • Provide prompt and effective solutions or workarounds in response to application issues or software bugs
  • Embrace the challenges of a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on innovation
Principal AI EngineerFinancial ServicesFintechAIPythonTypeScriptDistributed SystemsSydneyHybridFull-time