Manager, Software Engineering (Storage and Replication)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote - US
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $200,000 - $275,000 per year (depending on state)

Affirm is revolutionizing credit by offering honest and user-friendly "buy now, pay later" options without hidden fees or compounding interest. The Storage & Replication team is responsible for the infrastructure and services that support Affirm's critical data pipelines. They provide access to replicated data through an Apache Iceberg-powered Data Lake and a Snowflake-powered Cloud Data Warehouse. The team's objective is to build a modern, efficient, and scalable data infrastructure that enables seamless data utilization across all Affirm teams.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Data Lake platform team. In this role, you will guide a team building systems for Affirm's crucial data pipelines, directly contributing to the administration, operation, and productization of this vital infrastructure to drive significant business value. You will have the opportunity to shape the team's roadmap in collaboration with peers, share your expertise, and learn from talented individuals on our shared mission to deliver impactful financial products.

Responsibilities

• Build Teams: Lead a high-performance infrastructure engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, empathy, and execution.
• Collaborate: Work closely with peers across the organization on projects that translate opportunities into tangible results.
• Influence Technical Strategy: Partner with a diverse range of engineering and analytics teams, utilizing your experience to develop a long-term technical roadmap that aligns with stakeholder needs and business growth.
• Raise the Bar: Maintain high technical standards and drive improvements in the team's quality standards and development processes.
• Grow Others: Actively coach and mentor team members, provide timely feedback, and create an environment that supports career growth for every engineer.

Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in engineering leadership.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience in architecting, building, launching, and maintaining OLAP systems. Demonstrable knowledge of online storage systems, data replication processes, and cloud data warehouses.
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers. Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence technical decisions across teams.
• Team Player: A community builder with strong networking and collaboration skills, and a passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Education: Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay Grade: P
• Equity Grade: 13
• USA Base Pay Range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT): $225,000 - $275,000 per year
• USA Base Pay Range (All Other U.S. States): $200,000 - $250,000 per year
• Total Compensation: Includes base pay, equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending, and benefits.
• Benefits: 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for employees and their dependents.

Company Information

Affirm is a remote-first company, with the majority of roles allowing for remote work within the country of employment.