Staff Backend Engineer — Global KYC Platform Lead
Summary
Leads the backend architecture for Wise’s global KYC/FinCrime platform, designing scalable services and mentoring engineers to ensure fast, secure identity verification.
Wise is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer (IC4) to lead the technical direction of our verification platform. You will design scalable backend services, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design to deliver fast, reliable KYC/FinCrime solutions in a globally distributed environment.
You will shape architecture across services, drive automation, and raise the bar for security and data protection while maintaining a customer‑friendly experience for Wise's users.