Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Growth Platform)

Affirm(22 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$178,000 - $228,000Engineering

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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Required Skills

Technical Strategy
Backend Platforms
API Design
Architecture
Monitoring
On-Call
Code Review
Mentoring
Python
Kotlin

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

About Affirm

affirm.com

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.