Software Engineer II, Backend (Infrastructure)

Affirm(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeMedior$125,000 - $175,000Cost Engineering

About this role

The Software Engineer II on the Cost Engineering team drives financial visibility and cost efficiency across Affirm's cloud infrastructure by combining engineering, data analysis, and financial insight. The role supports long-term economic sustainability while upholding service availability and works closely with product, design, and analytics teams. This position is remote-first and involves participation in the full product lifecycle, on-call support, and contributing to team growth activities.

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Required Skills

Software Engineering
Backend
Python
Kotlin
Distributed Systems
AWS
MySQL
Kubernetes
Cost Visibility
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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Equivalent Practical Experience

About Affirm

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Affirm is a fintech company that provides point-of-sale “buy now, pay later” financing, letting consumers split purchases into options like interest-free Pay in 4 or longer-term loans with transparent pricing. It emphasizes no hidden fees and shows the total cost upfront so shoppers can choose flexible payment plans with lower payments. Merchants integrate Affirm at checkout via APIs and partnerships to offer financing, improve conversion, and manage underwriting and payouts. Consumers can manage plans and payments through Affirm’s app and online tools.