Software Engineer I, Backend (Continuous Delivery)

Location: Remote US or Remote Canada

Base pay: $130,000–$180,000 per year in CA, WA, NY, NJ, and CT; $115,000–$165,000 per year in other US states.

Company

Affirm provides transparent, predictable payment solutions that allow customers to pay over time without hidden fees.

What you will do

• Contribute to projects and goals for the Continuous Delivery team with team support.
• Build and improve platforms, workflows, automation, standard patterns, rollout mechanisms, and guardrails for independent software releases.
• Collaborate proactively with engineers and stakeholders, communicating risks and trade-offs.
• Balance delivery speed and quality while protecting systems from downtime.
• Contribute to team growth and development activities.

Requirements

• Previous work or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
• Experience using Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to translate a simple problem or business scenario into a solution involving multiple software components.
• Ability to write clear, well-tested, extensible code; navigate a large codebase; debug other engineers’ code; and provide code review feedback.
• Ownership of professional growth and proactive feedback-seeking from teammates, managers, and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with a global engineering team.
• Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Culture & Benefits

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