Software Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Platform (Continuous Integration)

Affirm; Canada; Remote; CAD 178,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote-first tech company is seeking a leader in CI/CD to drive the vision for developer productivity infrastructure. You will mentor a team of engineers, own the design of build and deployment pipelines, and enhance developer experience through tooling and automation. Ideal candidates have a solid programming background and experience with cloud-native environments. Competitive salary and inclusive benefits provided.

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Vacation and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD and build systems.
• Strong background in modern build/test automation tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments and infrastructure-as-code.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision for developer productivity infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers.
• Own the design and reliability of build and pipelines.

Skills

Leadership in CI/CD

Build/test automation tools

Cloud-native environments

Strong programming skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Remote Canada

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.

What you’ll do

Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.

Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals.

Systems & Operations

Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.

Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting.

Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime.

Work closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows.

Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices.

Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards.

What we look for

Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains.

Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Buildkite, Bazel).

Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar) and ability to guide technical decision-making.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term impact.

Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and growing high-performing teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Pay Grade - P

Equity Grade - 7

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). Eligible employees may receive equity rewards.

CAN base pay range per year: $178,000 - $228,000 (CAD)

Affirm is a remote-first company. Most roles are remote; some roles may require occasional in-office work.

Benefits

• Health care coverage – Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets – stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off – vacation and holidays to rest and recharge
• ESPP – employee stock purchase plan with a discount

Affirm is committed to an inclusive interview experience and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Affirm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable ordinances.

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