Remote opportunity at
AffirmSenior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer)
Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer) to join its Consumer Engineering group. In this remote position, the engineer will help build payment applications,…
Career Tools
About This Role
Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer) to join its Consumer Engineering group. In this remote position, the engineer will help build payment applications, web checkout workflows, and account management tools used by millions of customers. The employer operates as a remote-first organization focused on delivering straightforward and predictable financial services without hidden fees. Professionals in this role collaborate closely with product management, design, and analytics teams to…
Job Description
Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer) to join its Consumer Engineering group. In this remote position, the engineer will help build payment applications, web checkout workflows, and account management tools used by millions of customers. The employer operates as a remote-first organization focused on delivering straightforward and predictable financial services without hidden fees. Professionals in this role collaborate closely with product management, design, and analytics teams to design scalable backend systems, guide team members through complex challenges, and establish high engineering standards.
This job suits backend professionals who possess extensive experience constructing distributed architectures and scaling large codebases. Candidates will be placed into specific team roles following an interview evaluation process designed to align their background with current business needs.
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver quarterly team objectives while guiding engineers through ambiguous technical challenges
- Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics during ideation and technical planning
- Identify and resolve technical, process, and business roadblocks
- Monitor system metrics, manage escalations, and participate in on-call duties to maintain artifact availability
- Establish code review and design standards while providing feedback and mentorship to develop team talent
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience designing, developing, and launching large-scale backend systems using Python or Kotlin
- Demonstrated track record of building highly available distributed systems utilizing AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
- Experience defining technical delivery plans for significant features or system components
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100 percent subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Monthly spending stipends for technology setup, health, and wellness
- Flexible time off and holiday calendars
- Employee stock purchase plan to purchase company stock at a discount
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers are based only on the employer’s listing; where it doesn’t say, neither do we.
Is this position remote?
Yes, Affirm operates as a remote-first company, allowing most roles to be performed from almost anywhere within the country of employment.
What is the salary range for this job?
For the USA Pacific base pay range covering California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, the salary is $195,000 to $255,000 per year. For all other U.S. states, the base pay range is $173,000 to $233,000 per year.
What technical background is required?
Applicants must have at least 4 years of experience building scalable backend systems with Python or Kotlin, along with a history of developing distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
Sample Interview Questions
AI-generated questions tailored to this specific role — a preview of the full practice set.