Geo Expansion Manager
KrakenFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must possess at least 12 years of software engineering experience, including prior technical leadership roles, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Proven success in driving technical architecture for large-scale consumer or fintech systems, especially in international contexts, is essential. Expertise in European payments, cross-border trade, KYC/AML compliance, and localization at scale is required, along with strong communication skills and a track record of mentoring senior engineers. Experience designing and operating highly available, secure, and scalable distributed systems is necessary, and familiarity with international compliance regimes is a plus. JVM experience at scale is also a plus.
The Principal Software Engineer will own the architecture and technical roadmap for Affirm’s international expansion, focusing on compliance, localization, cross-border trade, and country-specific payments and KYC requirements. Responsibilities include driving the long-term technical vision, leading architectural strategy and roadmap definition for Europe, and ensuring systems adapt to country-specific needs. The role involves defining and upholding design and code quality standards, partnering with Product and Engineering leadership, guiding cross-functional teams, mentoring senior engineers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions
Affirm offers point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards. It allows consumers to make purchases and pay over time through installment plans, often without hidden fees or deferred interest. Affirm partners with merchants to integrate its payment solutions into online and in-store shopping experiences, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. The company generates revenue from interest and fees on loans to consumers, as well as fees from merchants for offering its financing options. Affirm also provides a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and promotional tools to help businesses market these financing options effectively. The goal of Affirm is to empower consumers with flexible payment options while providing value to merchants in the e-commerce and retail markets.