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AffirmSenior Software Engineer, Fullstack (International)
Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its International Accelerator Engineering group on a remote basis. The company provides predictable payment solutions without hidden…
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Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its International Accelerator Engineering group on a remote basis. The company provides predictable payment solutions without hidden fees, helping more than 20 million people access transparent financial products. Within this team, you will focus on building and scaling Direct-to-Consumer offerings such as the Affirm App for markets in the UK, Canada, and beyond. Operating in a fast-paced agile environment, you will…
Job Description
Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its International Accelerator Engineering group on a remote basis. The company provides predictable payment solutions without hidden fees, helping more than 20 million people access transparent financial products. Within this team, you will focus on building and scaling Direct-to-Consumer offerings such as the Affirm App for markets in the UK, Canada, and beyond. Operating in a fast-paced agile environment, you will ship production code regularly and measure its impact across various geographic regions.
This opportunity is well-suited for builders who enjoy problem-solving in ambiguous situations, collaborating across different disciplines, and leveraging AI tools daily to boost productivity. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and analytics professionals while receiving guidance from experienced peers. Affirm operates on a remote-first model, bringing together a European team rooted in Silicon Valley culture.
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver quarterly team goals while guiding engineers through ambiguous, open-ended challenges
- Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics during the product development lifecycle
- Identify and resolve technical, process, and business roadblocks proactively
- Maintain operational availability and monitor artifacts through metrics, escalations, and on-call duties
- Establish code review and design standards to cultivate a strong engineering culture
- Mentor teammates by offering regular guidance, feedback, and leading through practical examples
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of 4 years of software engineering experience
- Demonstrate backend scale development expertise using Kotlin, Python, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
- Show hands-on experience building web applications with declarative UI frameworks like React or Vue
- Utilize artificial intelligence effectively on a daily basis to help deliver quality products
- Design and deliver significant features with clean, extensible code and maintain safe large-scale codebase practices
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base pay range between £120,000 and £168,000 per year
- 100 percent subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
- Monthly spending stipends designated for technology setup, health, and wellness choices
- Flexible time off combined with a generous holiday calendar
- Employee stock purchase plan to acquire company shares at a discount
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote-first position based primarily in the UK, with flexibility and an initial in-person onboarding experience.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual base pay range is specified between £120,000 and £168,000, depending on factors such as experience, location, and relevant skills.
What kind of technical background is required?
Candidates must have at least 4 years of software engineering experience, including backend development with Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes, plus web app experience using React or Vue.
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