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AffirmSenior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Cards)
Affirm is reinventing credit cards by working alongside card issuers to change how people use credit worldwide, providing straightforward payment terms without hidden fees. The company…
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Affirm is reinventing credit cards by working alongside card issuers to change how people use credit worldwide, providing straightforward payment terms without hidden fees. The company is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Cards) to guide technical excellence and architectural strategy within full-stack card teams. This remote position suits an experienced technical leader who excels at driving cross-functional initiatives, utilizing artificial intelligence for faster delivery, and mentoring engineering talent.…
Job Description
Affirm is reinventing credit cards by working alongside card issuers to change how people use credit worldwide, providing straightforward payment terms without hidden fees. The company is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Cards) to guide technical excellence and architectural strategy within full-stack card teams. This remote position suits an experienced technical leader who excels at driving cross-functional initiatives, utilizing artificial intelligence for faster delivery, and mentoring engineering talent.
In this critical role, you will define long-term technical roads, partner with various company stakeholders, and help shape the engineering culture across the Cards department. You will coordinate multiple engineering teams to achieve wide-scale business results while maintaining high standards for reliability and system performance.
Responsibilities
- Establish the technical vision, strategic direction, and long-term roadmap for Cards initiatives
- Utilize artificial intelligence to accelerate development practices and set a strong engineering example
- Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the company to align technical excellence with business goals
- Foster a culture of high ownership, accountability, and efficient scaling across teams
- Contribute to architectural decisions regarding platforms, tools, and reliable technologies
- Mentor and guide engineers while championing industry best practices
Requirements
- Have at least ten years of full-stack software development experience with a focus on backend architectural improvements
- Demonstrate a track record of successfully guiding critical, company-wide projects across multiple engineering teams
- Possess extensive experience executing technical strategies that significantly improve system responsiveness and reliability
- Maintain strong verbal and written communication abilities to influence key stakeholders
Qualifications
- Demonstrate background using React Native, Javascript, or Kotlin
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or possess equivalent practical experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
- Monthly stipends intended for health, wellness, and technology setup
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars
- Participation in an employee stock purchase plan to buy company stock at a discount
- Eligibility for equity rewards and base salary matching the assigned compensation grade
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Affirm operates as a remote-first company where most roles can be performed from almost anywhere within the country of employment, though new hires attend an in-person onboarding experience.
What is the salary range for this role?
For candidates located in California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, the base pay ranges from $265,000 to $325,000 per year. For all other United States states, the base pay ranges from $236,000 to $296,000 per year.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants must have at least ten years of experience working across the tech stack and driving backend architectural improvements, alongside a track record of leading critical projects across organizational boundaries.
What benefits are included?
The compensation package includes 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, monthly tech and wellness stipends, flexible time off, and an employee stock purchase plan.
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