Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)

Affirm; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company seeks a CI Engineer to define and drive the vision for developer productivity infrastructure. This role requires experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, background in modern build tools, and familiarity with cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work opportunities, and will be instrumental in leading projects that enhance productivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee stock purchase plan

Generous vacation and holiday schedules

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity.
• Strong background in modern build/test automation tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers.
• Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines.

Skills

CI/CD

Build systems

Developer productivity

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Python

Kotlin

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Financial Technology (FinTech)

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $275,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses
• Generous vacation and holiday schedules to encourage work-life balance
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
• Employee stock purchase plan allowing you to buy shares at a discount

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure
• Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers, promoting a culture of ownership and collaboration
• Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across various services
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve productivity through tooling and best practices

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity
• Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes)
• Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on balancing long-term vision and short-term impact
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a track record of mentoring teams