WEX Inc. is a publicly traded financial technology company listed on the NYSE (WEX). Founded in 1983, the firm operates a global commerce platform focused on payment solutions, processing billions in payments annually for millions of companies and customers worldwide. It reported revenue exceeding $2.6 billion and employs more than 6,500 people across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other regions.
The company's core business is structured around several key verticals. In fuel and fleet management, WEX provides over 50 fuel card products accepted at most gas stations and charging locations globally. It also offers employee benefits administration services for HSAs, FSAs, and COBRA management, alongside corporate payments solutions aimed at finance leaders.
WEX's technical work is centered in financial technology and payment solutions. The scale of its platform - serving a global customer base across diverse industries - presents engineering challenges related to building and maintaining high-volume transaction systems, secure data handling for benefits administration, and integrating with a wide network of fuel and charging merchants.