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AffirmSoftware Engineer II, Backend (Decisions Orchestration)
Affirm is a financial services organization that provides clear, predictable payment solutions allowing consumers to pay over time without hidden fees. The company is hiring a…
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Affirm is a financial services organization that provides clear, predictable payment solutions allowing consumers to pay over time without hidden fees. The company is hiring a Software Engineer II, Backend (Decisions Orchestration) to join its remote team and help construct next-generation checkout capabilities. In this position, you will build financial features that bring greater flexibility and accessibility to users by designing and implementing microservice interfaces and APIs. You will collaborate…
Job Description
Affirm is a financial services organization that provides clear, predictable payment solutions allowing consumers to pay over time without hidden fees. The company is hiring a Software Engineer II, Backend (Decisions Orchestration) to join its remote team and help construct next-generation checkout capabilities.
In this position, you will build financial features that bring greater flexibility and accessibility to users by designing and implementing microservice interfaces and APIs. You will collaborate with technical leaders and cross-functional peers to address open-ended challenges, manage checkout components, and elevate system reliability and performance.
This role is ideal for software professionals with experience in scaling applications who value customer empathy, clear communication, and teamwork. Affirm operates as a remote-first workplace, giving staff the flexibility to work from virtually anywhere in the country of employment, though new hires participate in an in-person onboarding experience and certain positions may occasionally require office visits.
Total compensation includes equity rewards, monthly stipends for technology, health, and wellness, and comprehensive insurance coverage. The yearly base salary varies by geographic region, with California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut ranging from $165,000 to $225,000, and all other U.S. states ranging from $146,000 to $206,000.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement forward-looking solutions alongside technical leaders to resolve broad, open-ended challenges
- Maintain ownership of checkout system components to safeguard their long-term health and the stability of surrounding architecture
- Partner with engineering colleagues internally and across the organization to develop a modern checkout platform
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering tooling, standards, and processes
Requirements
- Take ownership by partnering with product and engineering leaders to establish project definitions and drive technical choices
- Execute software development tasks by building, testing, and releasing quality software at scale
- Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
- Build team capability by mentoring peers and sharing knowledge
- Maintain a customer-centric mentality focused on user experience
Qualifications
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or demonstrate equivalent practical experience
- Bring technical familiarity with Python, Kotlin, RPC, Redis, MySQL, AWS, and Github
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents
- Monthly stipends intended for tech setups, health, and wellness choices
- Flexible time off combined with a generous holiday calendar
- Employee stock purchase plan allowing discounted stock acquisition
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Affirm operates as a remote-first company, allowing most roles to be performed from nearly anywhere within the country of employment. However, new hires are invited to an in-person onboarding experience, and occasional office attendance may be required for certain positions.
What is the salary range for this role?
The yearly base salary depends on geographic location. For CA, WA, NY, NJ, and CT, the range is $165,000 to $225,000, while the range for all other U.S. states is $146,000 to $206,000.
What technologies will I use in this role?
The tech stack includes Python, Kotlin, RPC, Redis, MySQL, AWS, and Github.
What are the educational requirements?
The position requires either a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
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