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AffirmSoftware Engineer I, Backend (Continuous Delivery)
Affirm is a company that offers predictable payment solutions over time without hidden fees or surprises. The Developer Productivity organization aims to streamline software creation across…
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Affirm is a company that offers predictable payment solutions over time without hidden fees or surprises. The Developer Productivity organization aims to streamline software creation across the business by handling developer environments, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and release engineering. The Continuous Delivery team focuses on empowering engineering divisions to release independently through strong automation, predictable rollouts, and efficient recovery mechanisms. This role contributes to scaling developer productivity within an AI-enhanced…
Job Description
Affirm is a company that offers predictable payment solutions over time without hidden fees or surprises. The Developer Productivity organization aims to streamline software creation across the business by handling developer environments, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and release engineering.
The Continuous Delivery team focuses on empowering engineering divisions to release independently through strong automation, predictable rollouts, and efficient recovery mechanisms. This role contributes to scaling developer productivity within an AI-enhanced development lifecycle, building platforms and workflows that help engineers ship code securely and efficiently.
This is a remote-first position that suits backend engineers who value collaboration, technical ownership, and reliable shared systems. New hires may be invited to an in-person onboarding experience, and some roles may occasionally require office visits.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to team projects and goals with the support of colleagues
- Collaborate proactively with stakeholders to establish visibility regarding risks and trade-offs
- Balance delivery speed and system quality to protect infrastructure from downtime while meeting business objectives
- Engage in growth and development activities to foster team community
Requirements
- Prior professional or internship experience designing, building, and deploying backend systems at scale
- Practical background using Python or Kotlin
- Familiarity with distributed system concepts and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
- Ability to write well-tested, extensible code that solves business scenarios interacting with multiple components
- Proficiency in code navigation, debugging code written by others, and conducting code reviews
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications
- Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base pay ranging from USD 130,000 to USD 180,000 per year depending on location and experience
- Equity rewards and employee stock purchase plan to buy stock at a discount
- 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- Monthly stipends for technology, health, and wellness spending
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Affirm operates as a remote-first company where this role can be performed from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Certain positions may occasionally require in-person office work, and new hires are invited to an in-person onboarding experience.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual base pay for locations including CA, WA, NY, NJ, and CT is USD 130,000 to USD 180,000. For all other U.S. states, the range is USD 115,000 to USD 165,000.
What technical experience is required?
Candidates need past work or internship experience in backend system design and launch at scale using Python or Kotlin. Familiarity with AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, and distributed systems architecture is also required.
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