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AffirmSenior Sales Engineer
Affirm operates a financial platform providing clear and predictable payment solutions over time without hidden fees. The company is hiring a remote Senior Sales Engineer to…
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Affirm operates a financial platform providing clear and predictable payment solutions over time without hidden fees. The company is hiring a remote Senior Sales Engineer to join the Merchant Engineering team, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and sales departments. This position suits an experienced technical professional capable of guiding enterprise merchants through complex integrations and checkout customizations. The role involves acting as a primary technical advisor during pre-sales activities, designing…
Job Description
Affirm operates a financial platform providing clear and predictable payment solutions over time without hidden fees. The company is hiring a remote Senior Sales Engineer to join the Merchant Engineering team, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and sales departments. This position suits an experienced technical professional capable of guiding enterprise merchants through complex integrations and checkout customizations.
The role involves acting as a primary technical advisor during pre-sales activities, designing tailored technical architectures, and conveying the value of the platform to clients. The incumbent will handle solution discovery, address technical constraints, produce customized demonstrations, and share best practices to improve go-to-market strategies. Additionally, the selected individual will channel merchant feedback to product teams to steer feature updates and build scalable business processes.
This is a remote position based in Canada, restricted to applicants living in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador. Candidates should expect up to 30 percent travel. The annual OTE pay range spans from CAD 136,350 to CAD 203,850, accompanied by comprehensive healthcare coverage, spending allowances, flexible time off, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical discovery and analysis during pre-sales engagements to support enterprise merchant deals
- Design and architect end-to-end checkout and payment integrations tailored to specific customer requirements
- Serve as a subject matter expert on platform capabilities, customer checkout paths, and competitive positioning
- Develop and deliver customized technical demonstrations for prospects
- Relay customer insights and feedback to product management teams to influence feature development
- Contribute technical and architectural input to sales planning, forecasting, and engagement models
- Create best practices, training assets, and pre-sales documentation to enhance go-to-market operations
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience working in pre-sales, solution architecture, technical sales, partner engineering, or solutions engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of current working experience within fintech, payments, or a closely related sector
- Solid technical proficiency in SaaS platforms, API integrations, and enterprise architectures, with a focus on payment systems and checkout procedures
- Familiarity with e-commerce, in-store, and telesales payment solutions
- Ability to write scripts in at least one programming language
- Capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently while working independently with high attention to detail
- Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Bachelor of Science degree in technology, business, or a related field
- Equivalent technical account management background
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health coverage with 100 percent of premiums paid for employees and dependents
- Monthly stipends for technology setups and wellness choices
- Flexible time off and a generous holiday schedule
- Employee stock purchase plan allowing discounted stock purchases
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this Senior Sales Engineer role remote?
Yes, this is a remote position available only to candidates residing in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador.
What is the salary range for this position?
The annual on-target earnings (OTE) pay range is CAD 136,350 to CAD 203,850.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants must have at least four years of experience in solution architecture, pre-sales, technical sales, or similar roles, alongside three current years of experience in fintech, payments, or a related industry.
Is travel required for this job?
Yes, the role involves a willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time.
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