[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Back-end (Identity Engineering) at Affirm

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FintechIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin
Extensive track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, Spark and Kubernetes
Strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team
Experience delivering major features, system components or deprecating existing functionality in a system through the definition of a technical and execution plan
Write high quality code that is easily understood and used by others
On-Call Rotation - There would be an on-call rotation for this role as a requirement

Responsibilities

Setting technical strategy for your team on a year-long time scale, and help your team tie it together with critical, business-impacting projects
Collaborate across teams in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics to ensure technical sustainability, risks and trade-offs are well understood and managed
Act as a force-multiplier for your team through your definition and advocacy of technical solutions and operational processes
Take ownership of your team’s operations and availability by ensuring you have the right monitoring, triage rotations, playbooks, policies, testing and alerting in place to support “keep the lights on” & on-call efforts
Foster a culture of quality and ownership on your team by setting code review and design standards for your team, and advocating for them beyond your team through your writing and tech talks
Help develop talent on your team by providing feedback and guidance, and leading by example

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BackendIdentity ManagementKYCData ManagementVerificationDecisioningMonitoringAlertingTestingCode ReviewDesign Standards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Staff Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin, plus a track record with highly available distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.

Is there an on-call requirement for this position?

Yes, there is an on-call rotation required for this role.

What is the compensation or salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What communication skills are needed for this position?

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to support effective collaboration with the global engineering team.

What makes a strong candidate for this Identity Engineering role?

A strong candidate has experience delivering major features or systems through technical and execution plans, writes high-quality code that's easily understood, and demonstrates leadership in setting strategy, mentoring talent, and fostering quality standards.

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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