Software Engineer II - Hybrid
BigCommerceFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should have at least 1.5 years of experience as a software engineer and proficiency in shipping web applications using declarative UI frameworks such as React or Vue. Experience with Javascript/Typescript is required, along with the ability to translate business scenarios into well-tested, extensible code interacting with multiple software components. Candidates must be comfortable navigating large codebases, debugging, providing code review feedback, and demonstrating ownership of professional growth through proactive feedback seeking. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for global team collaboration.
The Software Engineer II will break down large projects into manageable tasks, deliver work in phases, and collaborate with team members for timely completion. They will support peers and stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and making informed decisions considering risks and trade-offs. Responsibilities include maintaining UIs and APIs for Affirm's checkout experiences, supporting feature development with partner teams, and contributing to operations and availability by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating issues, and participating in on-call efforts. Additionally, the role involves contributing to team community through growth and development activities, including participation in the interview process.
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.