Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Loans Platform)
AffirmUnited States
Posted August 18, 2025
169000 - 240000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Affirm is a fintech company focused on improving consumer financial lives through innovative products like installment loans and online payments. As a remote-first organization, Affirm offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits, emphasizing transparency and honesty in its services. The company operates across various teams including engineering, product, finance, and marketing, dedicated to disrupting the traditional financial industry.
Job Description
Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Loans Platform team to scale the product and add new features. The role involves owning and delivering quarterly goals, collaborating with product and engineering teams, and proactively identifying issues. The company is focused on making credit more transparent and accessible to consumers through innovative and honest financial services.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin.
- Track record of developing highly available distributed systems using AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
- Experience defining technical plans for significant feature delivery, with elegant and extensible designs.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills within a global engineering team.
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- Flexible Spending Wallets
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Resource & Community Groups