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AffirmSenior Sales Engineer
Affirm is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join its Merchant Engineering team on a full-time, remote basis within Canada. The annual OTE pay range is…
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Affirm is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join its Merchant Engineering team on a full-time, remote basis within Canada. The annual OTE pay range is CAD 136,350 to CAD 203,850. Affirm provides transparent payment solutions without hidden fees or surprises. In this role, the selected candidate will act as a subject matter expert on integration solutions, helping enterprise merchants design scalable platform implementations. Responsibilities include leading technical discovery, building…
Job Description
Affirm is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join its Merchant Engineering team on a full-time, remote basis within Canada. The annual OTE pay range is CAD 136,350 to CAD 203,850. Affirm provides transparent payment solutions without hidden fees or surprises.
In this role, the selected candidate will act as a subject matter expert on integration solutions, helping enterprise merchants design scalable platform implementations. Responsibilities include leading technical discovery, building custom demonstrations, architecting end-to-end setups, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients. The position requires collaborating across sales, product, and engineering teams to scale internal processes and provide customer feedback.
This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a background in financial technology, API integrations, and pre-sales engineering. Travel up to 30 percent of the time is required. Candidates must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical discovery sessions and analyze customer requirements during pre-sale activities
- Design and architect end-to-end solutions for complex merchant integrations and customizations
- Build and present custom product demonstrations for prospective clients
- Partner with sales and partner engineering teams to drive opportunities for large customers
- Translate customer insights into actionable feedback for product management and feature prioritization
- Develop reusable assets, training materials, and documentation for new platform features
- Contribute technical and architectural input to sales planning, forecasting, and risk identification
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in sales engineering, solution architecture, partner engineering, or technical pre-sales
- At least 3 years of current experience working in fintech, payments, or a closely related industry
- Strong technical acumen regarding API integrations, SaaS platforms, and enterprise architectures
- Demonstrated expertise in checkout processes, payment systems, e-commerce platforms, and point-of-sale systems
- Ability to write scripts in at least one programming language
- Capacity to manage multiple assignments independently and drive projects to completion
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Bachelor of Science degree in business, technology, or equivalent technical account management experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health coverage with 100 percent of premiums covered for employees and their dependents
- Monthly spending stipends for tech setup and health and wellness choices
- Flexible time off and a generous holiday calendar
- Employee stock purchase plan to buy company stock at a discount
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role, but it is exclusively open to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual on-target earnings pay range is CAD 136,350 to CAD 203,850.
What travel is required for this position?
The posting specifies a willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have at least 4 years of experience in sales engineering, solution architecture, or pre-sales roles, along with 3 or more years of current experience in the fintech, payments, or a closely related industry.
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