Software Engineer Ii, Backend (Decisions Orchestration)

At AffiWe exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear,predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no radeoffs on what matters most.Your role will be instrumental in designing the next generation ofAffirm’s Checkout Platform to provide a world-class buying experience that puts customersfirst!We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build out financial products andfeatures providing new levels of accessibility and flexibility to our users. Youwill work in a fast-paced team environment, designing and implementing new API’sdan microservice interfaces to manage every users’ transaction withAffirm. You will also use your technical skillset to find opportunities toimprove the performance and reliability of the systems that drive the user journeythrough purchasing with
Affirm.Come join us as we build a beloved, lasting financial services brand predicatedon honesty and trust. It’s going to be an amazing ride!What You'll Do
Work with technical leaders in the team to design and implement insightfulforward-looking approaches that go beyond the direct team and solve largeopen-ended problemsActively own components of checkout systems and define their long-termhealth, while also improving the health of surrounding systemsCollaborate with engineers within our team and across the organization tobuild the next generation of the checkout platformLearn and improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes across thecheckout platformWhat We Look For
Take Ownership. You enjoy working with product and engineering leaders todevelop detailed project definitions, and drive technical decisions withinyour teamExecute. You have a proven track record of developing, testing, and shippinghigh-quality software at scaleCollaborate. You communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Ifanything, you trend towards over-communicationBuild Teams. You grow with engineers around you through sharing yourlearnings and providing feedback to your peers that will help the team growCustomer-centric mentality. You are empathetic to the user experience andthoughtful about what we can do to make it betterThis position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’sdegree in a related fieldTech You Will Use
PythonKotlinRPCRedisMySQLAWSGithubBase Pay Grade - LEquity Grade - Canada 5Employees new to affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)CAN base pay range per year: $133,000 - $183,000Location - Remote CanadaThis remote role is open only to candidates residing in Alberta, BritishColumbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.Remote-first with flexibility built inAffirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almostanywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionallyrequire in-person work at an affirm office, and a few are office-based due tothe nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-persononboarding experience.Benefits Designed For You
Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and theirdependents.Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the abilityto choose health and wellness options that are right for you.Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars helpyou rest when you need to.Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) letsyou buy affirm stock at a discount.We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, includingaccommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’rehappy to help.For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: affirm considers qualifiedapplicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
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