YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Asia Pacific. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$15 billion in total payment value annually. Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. YouTrip has raised over US$110 million to date, including its recent Series B round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners—underscoring strong investor confidence in its mission to transform digital financial services across the Asia Pacific. Recognised as World Economic Forum’s Global Innovator 2025, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies (2025, 2024), and LinkedIn’s Top Startup (2024, 2023), YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions. Job Description: Staff Software EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer with an exceptional command of backend tech to join our dynamic team. As a Staff Software Engineer, you play a crucial role in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software systems. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Responsibilities:Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers.Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.Own up the design and architecture of complex software solutions.Take ownership of several software components, ensuring their robustness, availability, and scalability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall system architecture.Plan and execute projects, ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of software products.Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.Collaborate with product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Create and maintain technical documentation for code, design, and architecture.Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations.Collaborate with other software engineers to promote best practices and knowledge sharing.RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.7+ years of experience in software development, with substantial experience in backend and cloud infrastructure.Expert-level proficiency in designing and developing high-performance, concurrent applications with Golang (Go). Knowledge on other languages like Java, Python, or Ruby will be an added advantage.Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud native computing.Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, including unit testing and integration testing for backend applications.Demonstrated ability to lead projects, collaborate effectively with teams, and mentor junior engineers.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.Passionate about software development and eager to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Software Development.
YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Asia Pacific. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$15 billion in total payment value annually.
Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. YouTrip has raised over US$110 million to date, including its recent Series B round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners—underscoring strong investor confidence in its mission to transform digital financial services across the Asia Pacific.
Recognised as World Economic Forum’s Global Innovator 2025, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies (2025, 2024), and LinkedIn’s Top Startup (2024, 2023), YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.
Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions.
Job Description: Staff Software Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer with an exceptional command of backend tech to join our dynamic team. As a Staff Software Engineer, you play a crucial role in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software systems. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Own up the design and architecture of complex software solutions.
- Take ownership of several software components, ensuring their robustness, availability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall system architecture.
- Plan and execute projects, ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of software products.
- Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
- Collaborate with product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for code, design, and architecture.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations.
- Collaborate with other software engineers to promote best practices and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in software development, with substantial experience in backend and cloud infrastructure.
- Expert-level proficiency in designing and developing high-performance, concurrent applications with Golang (Go).
- Knowledge on other languages like Java, Python, or Ruby will be an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud native computing.
- Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, including unit testing and integration testing for backend applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, collaborate effectively with teams, and mentor junior engineers.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Passionate about software development and eager to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Software Development.
YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Southeast Asia. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$10 billion in total payment value annually.
Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. In 2023, we closed our US$50 million Series B fundraising led by global venture capital fund Lightspeed Venture Partners, a testament to YouTrip’s commitment to revolutionising digital financial services across Asia and beyond.
Recognised as CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024, Top Fintech Leader by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Fintech Association, and LinkedIn’s Top Startup for two consecutive years, YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.
YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses. Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions.
YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Southeast Asia. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$10 billion in total payment value annually.
Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. In 2023, we closed our US$50 million Series B fundraising led by global venture capital fund Lightspeed Venture Partners, a testament to YouTrip’s commitment to revolutionising digital financial services across Asia and beyond.
Recognised as CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024, Top Fintech Leader by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Fintech Association, and LinkedIn’s Top Startup for two consecutive years, YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.
YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses. Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions.
