Remote (Global)

Affirm is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Backend (PMI Core)

Responsibilities

  • Define long-term technical direction for your team and align it with high-impact business initiatives over a yearly horizon.
  • Partner across product, design, and analytics functions to ensure technical decisions support sustainable development and account for risks and trade-offs.
  • Amplify team effectiveness by championing scalable technical solutions and efficient operational practices.
  • Oversee team operations and system reliability by implementing robust monitoring, incident response protocols, runbooks, policies, testing frameworks, and alerting systems.
  • Promote engineering excellence by establishing and advocating for rigorous code review and system design standards across the organization through documentation and technical presentations.
  • Support professional growth within your team by offering consistent feedback, mentorship, and leadership through action.

Compensation

P

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Other

  • Pay Grade - P
  • Equity Grade - 7
  • New hires typically start at the beginning of the stated pay range.
  • Compensation is determined transparently based on factors such as location, experience, and relevant technical skills.
  • Base salary is one component of a comprehensive package that includes monthly allowances for health, wellness, and technology expenses, along with fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Eligible employees may receive equity awards from Affirm Holdings, Inc.
  • Canadian base salary range: $178,000 - $228,000 per year.
  • Benefits reflect a commitment to employee well-being and include full premium coverage for health plans.
  • Health care coverage - 100% of premiums are covered for all coverage tiers for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible Spending Wallets provide generous allowances for technology, food, lifestyle, and family planning costs.
  • Generous time-off policies support rest and personal renewal.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allows discounted purchase of company stock.
  • Commitment to inclusive hiring: reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process for candidates requiring support.
  • [For U.S. roles based in Los Angeles or San Francisco] In compliance with local fair chance hiring laws, conviction and arrest records will not automatically disqualify qualified applicants.
Required Skills
PythonKotlinAWSMySQLApache SparkKubernetesDistributed SystemsAPI DevelopmentMicroservicesData ProcessingSoftware Architecture
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Affirm
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
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Posted 5 months ago