Software Engineer II (Merchant Risk Intelligence & Platform)

Affirm; Prince Edward Island; Remote; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Merchant Risk Intelligence team. In this role, you'll develop backend platforms that automate merchant risk assessments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the purchasing experience. With a focus on building scalable and robust solutions, you'll play a key role in enabling machine learning engineers to streamline decision-making processes. This position offers a flexible, remote-first work environment, generous benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Generous Vacation Policies

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management and design teams for product development.
• Maintain operations and availability of team artifacts through metrics.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Distributed Systems

Code Review

Debugging

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Equivalent Practical Experience

Job description

Software Engineer II (Merchant Risk Intelligence & Platform)

Affirm Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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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 interest.

At the Merchant Engineering team, we develop products that are easy for developers to integrate, enabling Merchants and Partners to unlock the value of the Affirm network. Our goal is to build a flexible, scalable, and robust platform to enhance the purchasing experience both online and in-store.

The Merchant Risk Intelligence & Platform (MRIP) team focuses on automating merchant risk assessment throughout their lifecycle within Affirm. We develop backend platforms and collaborate across teams to enable ML engineers to build models that automate decision-making processes, from onboarding new merchants to monitoring trends and managing risk effectively, ensuring a smooth merchant experience.

What You'll Do

• Work with your team’s tech lead and manager to break down projects, deliver in phases, and collaborate to ensure timely completion.
• Support product development by working with product management, design, and analytics teams, participating in ideation, and balancing risks and trade-offs.
• Maintain the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating issues, and supporting operational tasks.
• Foster community and growth within your team through participation in development activities, including interviews.
• Collaborate with ML engineers to ensure effective, accurate, and explainable decision-making processes for merchants at Affirm.

What We Look For

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Experience designing, developing, and launching APIs at scale using Python or Kotlin.
• Ability to translate simple problems into comprehensive solutions involving multiple software components, with clear, tested, and extensible code.
• Comfort navigating large codebases, debugging, and providing code review feedback.
• Proactive in seeking feedback and owning personal growth.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration within a global team.
• Either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Pay Grade - L

Equity Grade - 5

Base pay ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 per year, with additional benefits including equity rewards, stipends, and comprehensive health coverage. Affirm is a remote-first company, allowing flexible work locations within the country of employment.

Benefits

• Health care coverage with premiums paid by Affirm for you and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, lifestyle, and family expenses.
• Generous vacation and holiday policies.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).

Affirm is committed to inclusive hiring and provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities. By submitting your application, you agree to our privacy policy and consent to data processing.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT