Software Engineer I (New Grad 2027) - Instruments team

Academic Key; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tech stipend

Flexible time off

Stock purchase plan

Inclusive interview process

Job summary

affirm is hiring a Software Engineer I (New Grad 2027) for the Instruments team in London. The role is hybrid, with in-office collaboration three days a week and the remainder remote, within the UK.

You’ll contribute to building reliable software, navigate a large code base, and grow through mentorship from a tenured engineer as part of a structured early career program. The role requires a CS or related degree or equivalent practical experience, strong communication, and a passion for writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work across a large codebase and with global teams.
• Strong communication for collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team projects and goals.
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders.
• Balance speed with quality to meet business goals while protecting systems.
• Engage in growth and development activities within the team.

Skills

Code reviews

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Software Engineer I (New Grad 2027) - Instruments team

Affirm

Abroad

At affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most. 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’re excited to welcome a new cohort of graduates with a computer science or related major who are ready to leverage their skills to drive real-world impact and shape the future of finance! In our hybrid early career program, you’ll be paired with a tenured affirmer and have an opportunity to collaborate in-person 3 days a week out of our london office. You'll experience the best of both worlds: the in-office experience and remote work. After the one-year, you can remain hybrid, go remote, or stay in an office. Opportunities are available across different tech stacks and teams so that you can find a perfect fit to launch your career with affirm!

What You’ll Do

With the support of your team, you will work on tasks that contribute to the team’s projects and goals. You will work collaboratively and proactively with your team and stakeholders, bringing them along for your work and helping to create visibility and dialog regarding the risks and trade-offs related to your work. You will strike the right balance of speed and quality in your work, ensuring that we hit our business goals while protecting our systems from downtime. You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities.

What We Look For

You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code. You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others’ code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews. Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders. You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team. This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

GBR base pay range per year: £ 80,000 - 118,000

Location (Hybrid): London Remote-first with flexibility built in. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy affirm stock at a discount.
• We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.