Engineering Onboarding Manager

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tech stipend

Generous time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affir is building a remote-first, AI-enabled onboarding program to help new engineers become confident, productive builders. You will design and deliver technical onboarding experiences across North America and Europe, blending in-person sessions in SF with scalable virtual programming.

You will partner with Engineering leaders and SMEs to translate AI-first practices into practical learning, including code review, testing, CI, deployment, and observability.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience as a technical leader in a software engineering organization.
• Experience with AI-assisted development, code reviews, testing, CI/CD, observability, and incident response.
• Proven ability to design and improve engineering workflows and learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and delivery of Engineering onboarding for new engineers across North America and EMEA.
• Lead hands-on learning sessions at the San Francisco office with virtual regional programming.
• Collaborate with Engineering leaders and SMEs to build and maintain onboarding content.
• Translate Affir’s AI-first practices into practical learning experiences (agent-assisted development, CI, deployment).
• Create clear onboarding plans to help new engineers connect with teams and contribute quickly.
• Coordinate with Recruiting, Learning, People Ops, IT, Facilities, Finance, and regional partners to ensure access and support for cohorts.
• Gather feedback and continuously improve onboarding content and operations.

Skills

Technical leadership

AI-enabled development

Software engineering

Onboarding design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

At Affir, 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.

About the role

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 Affir’s systems, ship, and grow their impact.

What you’ll do

• 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 Affir’s AI‑first engineering practices into practical learning experiences, including agent‑assisted development, code review, testing, CI, deployment, observability, and production support.
• 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.

What we look for

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

Base Pay Grade - P

Equity Grade - 13

Employees new to Affir typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affir focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $230,000 - $290,000USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000

#LI-Remote

Remote-first with flexibility built in

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affir 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 designed for you

Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

• 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 Affir stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

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