Manager, Software Engineering (App Infrastructure)

Affirm; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 204,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Tech setup stipends

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is seeking an Engineering Manager for the App Infra team to own the app architecture, building blocks, and processes that enable engineers to ship high-velocity, reliable mobile features.

You will lead a team of senior engineers, drive a roadmap focused on app reliability, performance, and developer productivity, and collaborate across engineering, product, design, and leadership to deliver consumer-facing experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mobile app and web engineering experience.
• 3+ years working with React Native.
• 3+ years managing and growing engineering teams.
• Delivered consumer-facing mobile apps end to end.
• Scaled at least one mobile app to >1 million MAU.
• Strong leadership and collaboration across teams in complex environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision and roadmap for Mobile App Infrastructure Engineering at affirm, focusing on app architecture, developer productivity, app reliability, performance, and industry best practices.
• Lead and grow a team of senior engineers building a mobile app platform and tooling that empowers other affirm engineers to ship reliable, performant, user-facing features with high velocity.
• Build trust and drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and leadership on cross-team efforts.
• Make hands-on technical contributions on a regular basis.

Skills

Mobile app engineering

Web engineering

React Native

Team leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Architectural judgment

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

At Affim, 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 Engineering Team

The Engineering team builds systems that power affirm’s mission. We take pride in our craft, building reliable, performant, and scalable solutions that touch every part of the business. Whether we’re enabling new ways to pay, ensuring our platforms can scale to the most demanding levels in the industry, or developing seamless servicing experiences, our focus is on solving complex problems through exceptional engineering.

About The Role

The App Infra team at affirm empowers other engineering teams to deliver delightful iOS and Android mobile app experiences to our customers. As the Engineering Manager for the App Infra team, you will own the app architecture, building blocks, and processes that make it easy for affirm engineers to build user-facing features for our mobile apps with high velocity and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Define and drive the vision and roadmap for Mobile App Infrastructure Engineering at affirm, focusing on app architecture, developer productivity, app reliability, performance, and industry best practices.
• Lead and grow a team of senior engineers building a mobile app platform and tooling that empowers other affirm engineers to ship reliable, performant, user-facing features with high velocity.
• Build trust and drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and leadership on cross-team efforts.
• Make hands-on technical contributions on a regular basis.

What We Look For

• You have 5+ years of hands-on mobile app and web engineering experience, including 3+ years working with React Native and 3+ years managing and growing engineering teams.
• You have transformed how mobile or web applications were built at a company.
• You have built and delivered new consumer-facing mobile apps end to end.
• You have scaled at least one mobile app to more than 1 million monthly active users.
• You have a proven track record of building alignment and driving outcomes across teams in complex environments without direct authority.
• You have the technical judgment required to guide architecture, quality, and reliability decisions.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance customer needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
• You are a humble, team-first leader who builds a high-trust team culture.
• You possess exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational influence skills.
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Pay Grade - P

Equity Grade - 13

Employees new to affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. affirm 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 - $290,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000

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 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 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 affirm 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: affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.