Manager, Software Engineering (Card Platform)

Affirm; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Card Platform to lead a high-performing team focused on building backend solutions. The role is remote within the US. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of engineering experience and proven leadership in launching financial products.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, stipends for technology and lifestyle, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Join a company committed to innovative consumer financial services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Engineering experience, including 3+ years of Engineering Management/Leadership.
• Experience in consumer financial services.
• Track record of successfully launching financial products at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high‑performing backend engineering team (Kotlin & Python).
• Collaborate with Product, Analytics, Design, Operations, and other teams.
• Coach and develop team members to foster growth.

Skills

Engineering management

Backend engineering (Kotlin & Python)

Cross-team communication

Analytical rigor

Product excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Manager, Software Engineering (Card Platform)

Remote US

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

Affirm’s next frontier is the Card team. The Card team is building the first‑of‑its‑kind platform to enable consumers to access affirm pay‑over‑time at any merchant that accepts debit or credit cards. Consumers can spend with confidence at any merchant, in‑store or online, and know they will be supported by the hallmark trust, transparency, and ‘no gotchas’ that define the product. The team is highly technical and collaborative, obsessed with delivering the right outcomes to customers, and works on launching new product features, analyzing credit card transaction data, and improving the robustness of the financial platform.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead strategic initiatives within the card platform. The team will build backend solutions that enable new card constructs and strategic partnerships, bringing the product to more customers and industries.

What you’ll do

• Lead a high‑performing backend engineering team (Kotlin & Python)
• Collaborate with Product, Analytics, Design, Operations, and other engineering teams to develop a technical roadmap that meets customer and business needs
• Coach, develop, retain, and provide thoughtful feedback to team members
• Hold a high technical bar with a bias towards longevity and simplicity
• Foster a team culture around innovation, accountability, empathy, and execution
• Collaborate & align with other engineering leaders across the organization

What we look for

• 7+ years of Engineering experience, including 3+ years of Engineering Management/Leadership
• Experience and desire to change consumer financial services for the better
• Track record of successfully architecting, building, launching, and growing financial products at scale
• Proven ability to scale and foster a high‑performing engineering team
• Strong cross‑team communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical rigor, innovative mindset, obsession over product excellence, and an ability to move fast
• Card network experience is a plus
• Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Pay Grade: P   Equity Grade: 13

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: $225,000 - $275,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $200,000 - $250,000

Affirm is proud to be a remote‑first company. Roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may occasionally require working out of an assigned office.

Benefits Highlights

• Health care coverage – the company covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets – generous stipends for technology, food, and lifestyle needs
• Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – enables buying shares at a discount

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