Staff Software Engineer, Growth
Flex- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a total of 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, proficiency in designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale utilizing technologies such as Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes, and expertise in developing web applications with declarative UI frameworks like React or Vue. They should also demonstrate experience delivering major features or system components, writing high-quality code, and thriving in ambiguous environments while gathering and iterating on feedback from peers.
The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for setting technical strategy for their team on a year-long time scale, collaborating across teams in the product development lifecycle, acting as a force-multiplier for their team through technical solutions and operational processes, taking ownership of team operations and availability, fostering a culture of quality and ownership, and helping develop talent on their team by providing feedback and guidance. They will also contribute to defining technical and execution plans for delivering features, system components, or deprecating existing functionality.
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.