Software Engineer II, Backend (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II, Backend (Fintech): Building a foundational platform for liquidity and collateralization of loan assets with an accent on transaction reconciliation and data pipelines. Focus on developing scalable systems for multi-billion dollar collateral movements and integrating complex data flows across partners.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $146,000 - $225,000

Company

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, providing flexible buy now and pay later options without hidden fees or compounding interest.

What you will do

• Build a foundational platform for transaction reconciliation across systems and partners.
• Develop and integrate data pipelines from various products and systems.
• Create intuitive user experiences to streamline business workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to design scalable systems and processes.
• Support system operations by creating metrics, monitoring, and participating in on-call efforts.

Requirements

• 1.5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Fluency in backend development, fullstack web development, or event/batch processing.
• Experience designing and maintaining products at scale.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Python, JavaScript, React, Airflow, Spark, and SQL.
• Experience with agentic coding.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first company culture allowing work from almost anywhere within the US.
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, including dental and vision for dependents.
• Generous flexible spending wallets for technology, food, and lifestyle needs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to buy shares at a discount.
• Wellness "Away Days" and comprehensive parental benefits.