Affirm backend engineer building a scalable reliability platform for its buy-now-pay-later services.
Designing production systems with distributed systems, cloud, database, Kubernetes, and AI-assisted development technologies.
Responsibilities
Design and build a next-generation reliability platform for Affirm’s production systems
Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team
Lead engineers through ambiguous, open-ended problems and support them throughout delivery
Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics during ideation and decision-making
Articulate technical constraints and evaluate risks and trade-offs
Identify and lead resolution of project, process, technology, and business issues
Support operations and availability by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and participating in keep-the-lights-on and on-call efforts
Set and improve code review and design standards
Advocate for quality and ownership through writing and tech talks
Develop team talent through feedback, guidance, and leading by example
Requirements
4+ years of experience as a software engineer
Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale
Experience with Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
Experience shipping web apps using declarative UI frameworks such as React or Vue
Practical use of LLMs or AI frameworks for automation and guidance with guardrails and citations
Experience defining technical plans for significant features or system components
Ability to write high-quality, understandable, and reusable code
Proficiency making significant changes in large codebases safely
Experience developing tools and practices to support safe large-scale code changes
Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with global engineering teams
Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan
Benefits
Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
100% subsidized medical coverage
Dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Health care coverage with all premiums covered for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets with stipends for Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) enabling employees to buy Affirm shares at a discount
Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process
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