Backend Systems Engineer Python/Kotlin, Remote-First

Affirm, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 146,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employees and deps

Tech stipends for setup

ESPP stock purchase plan

Generous time off and holidays

Job summary

Affim's Engineering team builds systems that power our mission to provide clear, predictable pay-over-time experiences. You will work on backend systems using Python or Kotlin, designing scalable services and collaborating with product, design and analytics across the lifecycle.

This remote-first role emphasizes reliable, well-tested code, ownership of growth, and ongoing learning. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits support a healthy work–life balance.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems; proficient in Python or Kotlin.
• Familiar with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
• Turn simple problems into multi-component solutions with clear, well-tested code.
• Comfort navigating a large code base and providing feedback via code reviews.
• Growth mindset; actively seek feedback from team and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication for global collaboration.
• Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Break down large projects into tasks, deliver in phases, and collaborate for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, design & analytics; articulate constraints and trade-offs.
• Support operations and availability by creating metrics, escalating when needed, and on-call work.
• Foster team community through growth activities including interview participation.

Skills

1.5+ yrs experience

Backend design/launch

Python

Kotlin

Distributed systems

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Code reviews

Ownership/growth

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Affim's Engineering team builds systems that power our mission to provide clear, predictable pay-over-time experiences. You will work on backend systems using Python or Kotlin, designing scalable services and collaborating with product, design and analytics across the lifecycle.

This remote-first role emphasizes reliable, well-tested code, ownership of growth, and ongoing learning. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits support a healthy work–life balance.