Software Engineer II, Backend (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II, Backend (AI): Building and operating critical infrastructure for ML training and serving to power decisions across underwriting and fraud with an accent on distributed systems and platform reliability. Focus on improving developer velocity, creating durable systems, and collaborating across organizational boundaries to ensure scalable model deployment.

Location: Remote Canada (Must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan)

Salary: 133,000 - 183,000 CAD

Company

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, providing consumers flexibility through buy now, pay later services without hidden fees.

What you will do

• Break down large projects into individual tasks and deliver them in multiple phases.
• Collaborate with engineering and stakeholders to articulate technical constraints and manage risks.
• Support operations and availability through metrics monitoring and on-call rotations.
• Contribute to the engineering community by participating in the interview process.

Requirements

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
• Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of distributed systems building blocks.
• Must be a resident of Canada (specifically within the listed provinces).

Culture & Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, and lifestyle.
• Wellness "Away Days" to recharge and take time off.
• Learning & Development programs and parental benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).