Senior Backend Engineer, Cards with AI Leadership (Remote)

Affirm; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 236,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tech stipends

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm seeks a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead technical excellence across Cards, partnering with engineering leaders to define strategy, architecture, and scalable solutions. You’ll drive AI initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality delivery with a customer-first mindset.

This remote-first role requires 10+ years across the stack, strong cross-functional communication, and a track record of delivering large projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across the stack, driving architectural improvements in the backend.
• Experience leading large engineering organizations and cross-team initiatives.
• Strong ownership mindset and proactive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical direction, long-term technical roadmap, and strategic initiatives in Cards.
• Lead from the front on AI integration and quality.
• Mentor engineers and champion best practices.

Skills

React Native

JavaScript

Kotlin

Leadership

Architecture

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Affirm seeks a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead technical excellence across Cards, partnering with engineering leaders to define strategy, architecture, and scalable solutions. You’ll drive AI initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality delivery with a customer-first mindset.

This remote-first role requires 10+ years across the stack, strong cross-functional communication, and a track record of delivering large projects.