[Hiring] Software Engineering Apprentice @Affirm

Role Description

We’re currently seeking a Software Engineering Apprentice to join our Engineering team. This apprenticeship will last 6 months and consist of dedicated one-on-one technical mentorship, an Affirm-specific technical project, and a curriculum designed to guide Apprentices through Affirm’s technical stack. We are particularly interested in candidates that have a passion to change the consumer finance industry for the better.

• Work with a team of engineers to build, maintain, and scale our critical experimentation, feature flag, and feature store infrastructure serving millions of customers.
• Ship code and monitor the deployment of your work.
• Contribute to projects that are integral to your team.
• Pair with a dedicated mentor for guidance and feedback.
• Share your work with the engineering organization upon completion of the program.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with your team and stakeholders.
• Balance speed and quality in your work to meet business goals.
• Engage in growth and development activities to foster community within your team.

Qualifications

• Must be located within the United States.
• Ages 18+, no college degree requirements.
• Technical proficiency via a coding school, online certification, community college, or self-taught equivalent.
• Experience with large scale coding projects, including bootcamp or personal projects.
• Excited to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Sound judgement for working among ambiguity.
• Display empathy, humbleness, and kindness.

Requirements

• Compensation is a set amount for the Apprentice role with no range.
• USA hourly base pay: $55.00.
• USA monthly base pay: $9,500.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses.
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge.
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.