10 Jul 2026

Principal AI Engineer, Business Accounts

Airwallex

Sydney

10 Jul 2026

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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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Principal AI Engineer, Business Accounts

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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

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