Staff Backend Engineer - Growth & AI Platform

Airwallex is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to lead architecture for Growth Engineering in San Francisco. You will design scalable backend systems, real-time data processing, and AI-native capabilities that power customer journeys across activation, conversion, and retention. This role requires 8+ years of software experience, deep distributed-systems knowledge, and proven leadership across multiple teams. Hybrid work model: SF office three days per week with remote flexibility.