Manager, Software Engineering

Affirm; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead strategic initiatives within its card platform. In this role, you will guide a talented backend engineering team in building solutions that enhance product reach and customer experience. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of the buy-now-pay-later industry, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Join a forward-thinking firm that prioritizes inclusivity and transparency, and be part of a remote-first environment with competitive benefits that support your professional growth.

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

Competitive benefits

Focus on inclusivity

Transparent company culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in management.
• Experience in architecting and scaling financial products.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing backend engineering team focused on Kotlin and Python.
• Collaborate on developing a technical roadmap aligned with business needs.

Skills

Kotlin

Python

Team Leadership

Cross-team Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead strategic initiatives within the card platform. Your team will build backend solutions that enable new card constructs & strategic partnerships, expanding Affirm’s product reach across more customers & industries. This role offers an opportunity to influence the future of the BNPL industry and Affirm’s growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a high-performing backend engineering team (Kotlin & Python).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop a technical roadmap aligned with customer and business needs.
• Coaching, developing, and providing feedback to team members.
• Maintaining high technical standards with a focus on longevity and simplicity.
• Fostering a team culture centered on innovation, accountability, empathy, and execution.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Experience in architecting, building, launching, and scaling financial products.
• Proven ability to grow and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical rigor, innovative mindset, obsession with product excellence, and agility.
• Card network experience is a plus.

Additional details about pay, benefits, and company culture are provided in the original description. Affirm offers a remote-first work environment, competitive benefits, and a focus on inclusivity and transparency.