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Senior / Staff Network Engineer, San Francisco

Job Overview

Location

US - San Francisco

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Product Management

Date Posted

May 26, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Design, implement, and maintain highly available and secure corporate network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wireless, VPN) across multiple global offices and regions.
  • • Build the foundations of Airwallex’s new corporate network and help design the team structure and size for future global expansion.
  • • Design and deploy multi-region hybrid network patterns that bridge physical offices, data centers, and multi-cloud environments (AWS/Alibaba Cloud) at massive scale.
  • • Configure on-prem gateway/router/networking hardware globally, including mixed vendors such as Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Aruba.
  • • Manage global connectivity via international leased lines and domestic internet connections across all corporate locations.
  • • Lead the configuration, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
  • • Own CorpNet as the primary escalation point for critical network incidents, driving resolution and producing after-action reports.
  • • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including CorpSec, ProdSec, Engineering, Product, IT Engineering, and Workplace to integrate network solutions and support business initiatives.
  • • Work with IT Engineering and IT Support to troubleshoot endpoint network issues and build core networking knowledge across the support team.
  • • Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
  • • Evaluate and recommend emerging networking technologies to align with Airwallex’s rapid business growth and global footprint.
  • • Mentor, coach, and develop junior and mid-level network engineers; manage underperformers and actively attract top talent to the team.
  • • Participate in a global on-call rotation using a follow-the-sun model to provide 24/7 coverage for corporate network issues.
  • • Perform network upgrades and maintenance during off-hours or weekends to minimize business disruption, requiring flexible scheduling.
  • • Implement infrastructure-as-code automation using Terraform and Ansible to standardize and scale network deployments globally.
  • • Optimize routing protocols to ensure low-latency performance for financial systems operating across international regions.
  • • Ensure network compliance with security standards and integrate with identity and access management systems including SAML, OAuth, and SSO.
  • • Support corporate IT operations by understanding and troubleshooting endpoint connectivity issues related to MDM systems (Kandji, JAMF, Intune) and wireless technologies (Juniper Mist, Cisco Meraki, Aruba).

🎯 Requirements

  • • Senior-level experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining Juniper and Palo Alto Networks vendor solutions
  • • Demonstrated experience in a multi/mixed networking vendor environment (Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, Aruba, etc.) in a global company
  • • Experience with networking solutions for mainland China and international connectivity
  • • Expert understanding of command-line configuration of networking hardware and vendors (JunOS, IOS, etc.)
  • • Strong fundamental understanding of WiFi technology and endpoint engineering – hardware knowledge a plus
  • • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Opportunity to work on a global payments and financial platform used by over 200,000 businesses including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN
  • • Collaborate with a team of over 2,200 innovative professionals across 26 global offices
  • • Work with cutting-edge infrastructure and cloud environments (AWS, Alibaba Cloud)
  • • Mentor and lead engineers while shaping the future of corporate network architecture at a rapidly scaling fintech company
  • • Flexible scheduling to support global operations, including off-hours and weekend work to minimize business disruption
  • • Participation in a global on-call rotation with follow-the-sun coverage

Skills & Technologies

AWS
GCP
Terraform
iOS
OAuth
Senior
Remote
Degree Required

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About Airwallex (UK) Limited

Airwallex is a global financial technology company providing cross-border payment and banking infrastructure for businesses. It offers multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, card issuing, expense management, and embedded finance APIs. Founded in Melbourne in 2015, the company serves enterprises and SMEs across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, operating under licenses in multiple jurisdictions and processing billions in annualized transaction volume.

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