[Hiring] Software Engineer II, Backend @Affirm

Role Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the Identity Decisioning team, responsible for building backend systems that validate consumer identity in all of Affirm’s products by satisfying regulatory protocols like KYC. The team partners closely with Product, Compliance, Auth, Fraud, and other engineering teams to deliver honest and transparent financial products that help consumers make their purchasing decisions.

As we scale the company to be a cornerstone of all e-commerce and offline retail, it is an exciting time to join the team which sits at the core of this mission.

What you'll do:

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
• Support peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics.
• Participate in ideation, articulate technical constraints, and partner on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
• Create and monitor metrics to support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts, escalating when needed.
• Engage in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process to contribute to a sense of community on your team.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems; proficient in Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to transform simple problems or business scenarios into solutions that interact with multiple software components.
• Comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback through code reviews.
• Demonstrated ownership of personal growth, proactively seeking feedback from team, manager, and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with a global engineering team.
• Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Requirements

• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Health coverage at no cost: 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing purchase of Affirm stock at a discount.

Company Description

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

This remote role is open only to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.