[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Backend (CI/CD) at Affirm

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin. A track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes is required. Experience supporting highly available distributed systems with technologies such as AWS, distributed databases, containerization, and Kubernetes is essential, along with active experience building scalable infrastructure components including pipelines, configuration management, and automation. Proficiency in making significant changes in large code bases and developing tools and practices for safe modifications is necessary. Strong verbal and written communication skills are also required. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience is needed.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for owning and delivering quarterly goals, leading engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems, and supporting team members. They will collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to articulate technical constraints and make decisions considering risks and trade-offs. The engineer will proactively identify and solve project, process, technology, or business issues. They will support the operations and availability of team artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating issues, and participating in on-call efforts. Fostering a culture of quality and ownership by setting and improving code review and design standards, and advocating for them beyond the team through writing and tech talks, will be key. Additionally, they will help develop talent on the team by providing feedback and guidance.

Skills

Backend Engineering

CI/CD

Developer Productivity

Software Development

Test Automation

Dependency Management

Release Engineering

Fintech

Code Review

Design Standards

Metrics Monitoring

On-call Support

Affirm

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

About Affirm

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.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$1,113.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Spending wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses

Supportive communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups

Remote-first workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country

Generous time off: Take the time you need when life happens

Health benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs

Mental healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs

Parental leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay.

Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

Away days: We offer 24 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge.

Learning & development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth.

Risks

Increased CFPB regulation could raise compliance costs for Affirm.

Affirm faces competition from new entrants in the BNPL market.

Reliance on partners like Adyen and Apple poses potential revenue risks.

Differentiation

Affirm offers transparent installment loans with no hidden fees or surprises.

Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants, including major retail brands.

Affirm's user-friendly APIs enable seamless integration with online and in-store platforms.

Upsides

Affirm's partnership with Adyen expands its reach in North America.

Affirm's $4 billion partnership with Sixth Street boosts financial stability.

Affirm's BNPL services gain traction among high-income consumers.

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