Affirm

Staff Software Engineer, Frontend (Checkout Experience International)

Spain

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Credit, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience developing and architecting web applications using declarative UI frameworks like React or Vue, and be proficient in Javascript/Typescript. Experience delivering major features, system components, or deprecating functionality through technical and execution plans is required, along with the ability to write high-quality, understandable code. The role also requires thriving in ambiguity, mastering feedback iteration, and possessing strong verbal and written communication skills for global collaboration. An on-call rotation is a mandatory requirement.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will set the technical strategy for their team on a year-long scale and execute critical, business-impacting projects. They will collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to understand and manage technical sustainability, risks, and trade-offs. Responsibilities include acting as a force multiplier by defining and advocating for technical solutions and operational processes, owning team operations and availability through robust monitoring, triage rotations, playbooks, policies, testing, and alerting for on-call efforts. Additionally, they will foster a culture of quality and ownership by setting and advocating for code review and design standards, and help develop team talent through feedback, guidance, and leading by example.

Skills

Frontend development
UI development
API development
Technical strategy
Product development lifecycle
Monitoring
Triage
Playbooks
Testing
Alerting
Code review
Design standards
Feedback
Guidance

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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