Software Engineer II, Backend (Fintech)

Location: Remote US or Remote Canada

Base pay: $146,000–$206,000 per year in most U.S. states; $165,000–$225,000 per year in CA, WA, NY, NJ, and CT.

Company

Affirm provides transparent, predictable payment-over-time solutions and builds the engineering systems that power its financing platform.

What you will do

• Break larger projects into tasks, deliver work in phases, and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders.
• Partner with product management, design, and analytics on ideation, technical constraints, risks, and trade-offs.
• Build and monitor metrics, support artifact availability, escalate issues, and participate in on-call operations.
• Contribute to team growth and development, including participating in the interview process.

Requirements

• 1.5+ years of total software engineering experience, or equivalent practical experience, together with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field where applicable.
• Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems, with proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to translate business scenarios into solutions spanning multiple software components and write clear, well-tested, extensible code.
• Ability to navigate large codebases, debug existing code, and provide feedback through code reviews.
• Proactive ownership of professional growth and strong verbal and written communication for collaboration with a global engineering team.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work with flexibility within the country of employment; occasional in-person office work may be required, and all new hires attend in-person onboarding.
• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents, plus dental and vision benefits.
• Monthly technology, health, and wellness spending stipends.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a discount.
• Inclusive interview process with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.