Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Growth Platform)
Affirm
About this role
A senior engineering role on the Growth Platform team at Affirm focused on shaping shared backend platforms that support incentives and growth initiatives across consumer and merchant experiences. The position emphasizes strategic technical leadership, cross-functional influence, and mentorship within a remote-first company. The team’s work directly impacts customer acquisition, engagement, and retention through data-driven platform capabilities.
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About Affirm
affirm.comAffirm 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.
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MarketBeatSilvant Capital Management LLC Takes Position in Affirm Holdings, Inc. $AFRM
9 hours ago
StocktwitsAffirm Stock Sees Retail Skepticism Even As BoFA Reinstates ‘Buy,’ And Calls It ‘Best In Class’ Value In Payments
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Yahoo FinanceAffirm Stock Falls 33% YTD: Should Investors Buy the Dip Now?
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Payments DiveAffirm pursues affluent consumers
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About Affirm
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$178k – $228k
per year
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