Manager, Machine Learning Engineering (Fully Remote)

Affirm, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a senior ML leader to manage engineers building credit models for Europe and Australia. You will set technical strategy, drive underwriting projects, and partner with product, risk, and analytics to navigate trade-offs in a remote-first fintech environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in ML with at least 3 years in engineering leadership and a background in credit or lending ML. This role offers growth and comprehensive benefits in a remote-first company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years industry experience in ML or data science.
• 3+ years managing engineers.
• Credit or lending ML background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set technical strategy and drive underwriting projects.
• Mentor engineers and bring clarity to ambiguous problems.
• Collaborate with product, risk, and analytics to manage trade-offs.

Skills

Managing engineers

Machine learning

Strategy development

Job description

• Manage ML engineers building credit models for Europe and Australia.
• Shape ML strategy and partner with engineering, product, and risk leaders.

What You'll Do:

• Set technical strategy and drive underwriting projects.
• Mentor engineers and bring clarity to ambiguous problems.
• Collaborate with product, risk, and analytics to manage trade-offs.

What We Look For:

• 8+ years industry experience, 3+ years managing engineers.
• Credit/lending background and ML expertise.

Affirm

Affirm exists to give people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees or surprises. It is a remote-first fintech company that cares about transparency and flexibility, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.