Remote Software Engineer I — Scalable Backend & Search

Affirm, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical coverage for dependents

Monthly tech stipends

Equity (ESPP)

Job summary

affirm is a remote-first company building ads and marketplace experiences in the U.S. You will design, develop and deploy backend systems at scale, collaborating with a global engineering team to deliver reliable software.

You will own your work, seek feedback, and strive for fast, high-quality iterations while maintaining system health. The role offers competitive base pay, equity, stipends for tech, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale (Python or Kotlin).
• Proven ability to navigate a large code base and participate in code reviews.
• Strong verbal and written communication for collaboration with global engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Work on tasks contributing to team projects and goals.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders, providing visibility on risks and trade-offs.
• Balance speed and quality to meet business goals while protecting systems from downtime.
• Engage in growth and development activities within the team.

Skills

Javascript/Typescript

Python or Kotlin

Backend systems

Code reviews

Ownership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

affirm is a remote-first company building ads and marketplace experiences in the U.S. You will design, develop and deploy backend systems at scale, collaborating with a global engineering team to deliver reliable software.

You will own your work, seek feedback, and strive for fast, high-quality iterations while maintaining system health. The role offers competitive base pay, equity, stipends for tech, and comprehensive benefits.