Manager, Software Engineering (Edge Traffic)

Affirm; Remote; CAD 267,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Canada is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to manage infrastructure teams and ensure scalable, secure cloud systems. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of engineering experience, including 2 in a leadership position. Key responsibilities include leading the development of Edge Traffic Infrastructure and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers a competitive salary, equity rewards, and a remote-first work setup.

Benefits

Salary up to $228,000 per year

Comprehensive benefits including subsidized medical coverage

Generous stipends for technology and lifestyle

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in a leadership role focused on infrastructure or distributed systems.
• Proven track record of stakeholder management and successful project delivery.
• Expertise in managing large-scale cloud infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to develop and maintain Edge Traffic Infrastructure.
• Define and deliver a strategic roadmap for system ingress and egress points.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable and secure networking infrastructure.

Skills

Engineering experience

Leadership in infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Cloud infrastructure expertise

Networking and compute skills

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Employer Industry: Financial Technology

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary range up to $228,000 per year
• Opportunity for equity rewards and comprehensive benefits, including 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
• Generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family expenses
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to ensure work-life balance
• Remote‑first work environment with the flexibility to work from almost anywhere in the country

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead engineering teams to develop and maintain Edge Traffic Infrastructure, ensuring resilience and scalability
• Define and deliver a strategic roadmap for system ingress and egress points, aligning with business objectives
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build reliable and secure networking infrastructure
• Improve metrics related to availability, performance, and resiliency of the systems
• Foster a culture of quality and ownership through code review and design standards

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 7+ years of engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a leadership role focused on infrastructure or distributed systems
• Proven track record of stakeholder management and successful project delivery
• Expertise in managing large‑scale cloud infrastructure systems, particularly in networking and compute
• Experience with scaling networking infrastructure such as CDN and Load Balancers, and familiarity with cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with a global team

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in delivering major features or system components with a defined technical and execution plan
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and navigate complex systems
• Demonstrated mastery in gathering and iterating on feedback from peers

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