Wise
A Backend Engineer at Wise joins the Acquiring Risk team to build a fraud engine that balances rapid product scaling with effective risk mitigation. The role involves creating high-performance, low-latency distributed systems using microservices to protect customers from financial crime across various acquiring products. Collaboration with Product, Data Science, and Fraud Prevention teams is essential to ensure seamless experiences for legitimate users while blocking bad actors.
Headquarters
London, England, United Kingdom
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2011
Wise is a fintech company that provides low-cost international money transfers and multi-currency accounts for individuals and businesses. It uses the mid-market exchange rate with transparent, upfront fees and offers features like local bank details in multiple currencies, a multi-currency debit card, batch and business payments, and an API for automated payouts. Wise operates globally under multiple financial licences, focusing on speed, transparency and lower fees than traditional banks. Founded in 2011 (formerly TransferWise), it serves millions of customers worldwide.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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