Affirm
Affirm
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorB2CeCommerceFintech
Affirm is a fintech company focused on helping consumers manage purchases through transparent payment options. Its buy now, pay later service lets customers split eligible purchases into flexible payments without hidden fees or compound interest. Affirm also offers a debit card that allows users to choose between paying over time for larger purchases and paying in full for smaller transactions. The company works with retailers in categories such as electronics, apparel, and travel, supporting checkout payments online and in physical stores, and its services integrate with Apple Pay. Affirm’s work spans consumer finance, e-commerce, and the technology that connects shoppers, merchants, and payment products.

Senior Backend Software Engineer, Card Loan Platform — United States Remote

Build Affirm’s high-throughput card loan decision platform as a senior backend engineer. Design scalable services, APIs, and data systems for real-time approvals, loan origination, and refunds.

Description

  • Shape technical direction through project planning, prioritization, and delivery leadership
  • Design and develop large-scale, highly available systems from end to end
  • Create resilient APIs and data models for microservice and event-driven architectures
  • Partner with Product, Analytics, Design, Legal, and Accounting on card loan attribution and lifecycle strategy
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical problems
  • Improve existing code and deliver reliable, scalable solutions
  • Support junior engineers through mentorship, lead technical discussions and design reviews, and promote engineering best practices in code reviews

Requirements

  • At least five years of software development or engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of system design and software architecture
  • Leadership skills that help teams grow and encourage continuous learning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Python, Kotlin, or a comparable modern programming language
  • Professional experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with web frameworks and REST API development
  • Equivalent practical experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Benefits

  • Equity awards may form part of total compensation
  • Monthly allowances for health, wellness, and technology expenses
  • Medical coverage for employees and dependents is fully subsidized
  • Dental and vision coverage is available for employees and dependents
  • Remote-first work with built-in flexibility
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Generous holiday schedules
  • Employee stock purchase plan offering Affirm shares at a discount
  • Inclusive interviews with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities
  • In-person onboarding for every new hire

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