Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer Products)
CoinbaseFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a backend or server-side software engineer and proficiency in designing, developing, and launching scalable backend systems using Kotlin or another JVM language. Experience with distributed systems, real-time scalable web services, REST APIs, data frameworks like Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Airflow, and proficiency in unit and integration testing are required. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset are also essential.
The Software Engineer II will work closely with the Consumer Authentication team, including Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and Technical Leads, to execute projects aligned with the team's roadmap. Responsibilities include generating high-quality, understandable code, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams on design, implementation, and maintenance, and participating in agile ceremonies like Sprint Planning and Daily Stand-ups. The role also involves building optimizations through experimentation and improving conversion metrics.
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.