Software Engineer I, Fullstack (Search)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team projects and goals with support from other engineers.
• Collaborate proactively with teammates and stakeholders while communicating risks and trade-offs.
• Develop software that balances speed, quality, and protection against downtime.
• Design, develop, and launch backend systems at scale.
• Translate business problems into solutions spanning multiple software components.
• Write clear, well-tested, extensible code and navigate and debug a large codebase.
• Provide feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
• Participate in team growth and development activities.

Requirements

• Previous work or internship experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Previous work or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
• Experience using Python or Kotlin.
• Ability to turn simple problems or business scenarios into solutions involving multiple software components.
• Ability to write clear, understandable, well-tested, and extensible code.
• Comfort navigating large codebases and debugging others’ code.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with a global engineering team.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Remote-first work arrangement, with occasional in-person work possible and in-person onboarding for new hires.
• Open to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, including dependents, plus dental and vision coverage.
• Monthly technology and health and wellness spending stipends.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan allowing employees to buy Affirm stock at a discount.