Remote Backend Software Engineer II (Python/Kotlin)

Affirm, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employees and.Dep.

Monthly tech stipends

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affim is seeking a software engineer to design, build, and operate backend systems that power our mission. You will work closely with a team lead and collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to deliver robust solutions.

We value ownership, strong communication, and the ability to navigate a large codebase. This remote-first role offers US-wide eligibility with competitive base pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years as a software engineer.
• Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
• Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into tasks, deliver in phases, and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, design & analytics on ideation and decisions.
• Support operations by monitoring metrics and contributing to on-call efforts.
• Engage in growth activities and participate in the interview process.

Skills

Backend design

Python or Kotlin

Distributed systems

Code reviews

Ownership & growth

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Job description

Affim is seeking a software engineer to design, build, and operate backend systems that power our mission. You will work closely with a team lead and collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to deliver robust solutions.

We value ownership, strong communication, and the ability to navigate a large codebase. This remote-first role offers US-wide eligibility with competitive base pay and benefits.