Engineering Onboarding Manager

Affirm; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Time off

Health benefits

Mental healthcare

Parental leave

Away days

Learning & development

Job summary

Affirm seeks an Engineering Onboarding Manager to develop an AI-first onboarding experience for new engineers. You will craft technical learning, practical support, and community that enable engineers to become confident builders across North America and EMEA.

The role combines hands-on sessions in the San Francisco office with scalable remote programming and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Learning, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of technical leadership in a software organization
• Experience building engineering onboarding programs
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable onboarding plans
• Strong collaboration with Engineering, Learning, Recruiting, People Ops and IT

Responsibilities

• Own design and delivery of Engineering onboarding across North America and EMEA
• Lead hands-on learning experiences at the San Francisco office and via virtual regional programs
• Create clear, role-specific onboarding plans with managers and mentors
• Coordinate with Recruiting, Learning, People Ops, IT, Facilities, Finance and regional partners to ensure access, equipment, environment and support
• Gather feedback from new hires and facilitators to continuously improve content and experiences

Skills

Leadership

Onboarding design

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-assisted development

Technical learning programs

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

• We are looking for a collaborative Engineering Onboarding Manager to build an AI-first onboarding experience that helps new engineers become confident, effective builders
• You will create the technical learning, practical support, and community that enable engineers to understand Affi...
• You will own the design and delivery of Engineering onboarding, creating a welcoming, technically credible experience for new engineers across North America and EMEA
• You will lead hands-on learning experiences at our San Francisco office, complemented by virtual and regional programming that helps engineers build relationships, context, and practical fluency
• You will partner with Engineering leaders and subject-matter experts across Developer Productivity, SRE, Security, Architecture, and Product teams to build and maintain useful technical onboarding content
• You will translate Affi...
• You will work with managers and buddies to create clear, role-relevant onboarding plans that help new engineers establish context, connect with their teams, and begin contributing effectively
• You will coordinate with Recruiting, Learning, People Ops, IT, Facilities, Finance, and regional partners to ensure each cohort has the access, equipment, environment, and support needed for a strong start
• You will gather feedback from new hires, managers, and facilitators, then use it to continuously improve the content, operations, and experience of Engineering onboarding

Benefits

• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth

You can influence and align partners across Engineering, Learning, Recruiting, People Ops, IT, Facilities, and other teams without direct authorityYou can turn ambiguous problems into clear plans, playbooks, and operating rhythmsThis position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldYou have improved engineering workflows, technical learning programs, or operating practices through thoughtful program design, feedback, and cross-functional executionYou understand modern software development practices, including AI-assisted development, code review, testing, CI, deployment, observability, and incident responseYou have 2–4 years of experience as a technical leader in a software engineering organizationYou have the technical judgment to earn trust with Engineering Managers and senior ICs, and to shape practical, credible onboarding experiencesYou communicate clearly, create inclusive learning environments, and enjoy helping engineers build confidence in their craft