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 Staff Backend Software Engineer, Cards at Affirm
Set backend architecture and technical direction for Affirm’s Cards organization, advancing AI adoption and engineering strategy. Mentor engineers and deliver scalable, reliable systems across teams.
United States$236,000 – $325,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredBackend EngineerSoftware EngineerDescription
- Set the technical direction, roadmap, and strategic priorities for the Cards organization.
- Drive AI adoption and demonstrate fast, high-quality engineering practices.
- Track fintech developments and apply relevant insights to engineering work.
- Work with Affirm stakeholders to align technical excellence with business outcomes.
- Build an ownership culture centered on scale, efficiency, accountability, and investment.
- Shape platform architecture and contribute to tooling and technology decisions.
- Lead and mentor engineers, promoting strong practices and career development.
- Develop and execute technical strategy across full-stack teams.
- Coordinate stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, high-performing solutions.
- Guide architectural decisions and ensure critical initiatives reach completion.
Requirements
- Bring 10 or more years of experience across the stack, including backend architecture improvements.
- Have experience leading change across large engineering organizations.
- Demonstrate a record of leading critical projects across organizational boundaries.
- Bring extensive experience developing and executing technical strategies that improve reliability and responsiveness.
- Take ownership of outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Have experience mentoring and developing engineers through Staff level.
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Have a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- React Native, JavaScript, or Kotlin experience is a bonus.
Benefits
- Medical coverage fully subsidized for employees and dependents.
- Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Monthly stipend for technology setup.
- Monthly health and wellness spending stipends.
- Flexible time off.
- Generous holiday calendars.
- Employee stock purchase plan offering Affirm shares at a discount.
- Inclusive interviews, with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.
- Remote-first flexibility within the country of employment.
- In-person onboarding experience.