Senior Director, Software Engineering

Affirm; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 305,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior Director, Software Engineering to set the vision for traffic management, oversee capacity planning, and lead engineering projects. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $305,000 to $375,000, along with equity and benefits, in a remote-first environment that emphasizes inclusivity and flexibility.

Benefits

Health coverage

Stipends

Time off

Stock purchase plans

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management, load testing, or capacity planning at a large-scale organization.
• Track record leading complex engineering projects.
• Ability to develop, hire, and collaborate with principal engineers.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for traffic management, capacity planning, and load testing.
• Hire engineers with expertise in load shedding, rate limiting, caching, etc.
• Lead annual peak season planning across the tech organization.

Skills

Traffic management

Load testing

Capacity planning

Leadership

Effective communication

Job description

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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.

We are looking for a Senior Director focused on developing world-class traffic management capabilities for Affirm.

What You'll Do

1. Set the vision for traffic management, capacity planning, and load testing at Affirm.
2. Hire engineers with expertise in load shedding, rate limiting, caching, etc.
3. Lead annual peak season planning across the tech organization.
4. Partner with teams to understand needs and roll out capacity planning and load testing tools.
5. Participate in engineering roadmap planning.

This role requires a leader who can set a strong vision and also dive into the details to understand our systems and support our business.

What We Look For

• Experience in traffic management, load testing, or capacity planning at a large-scale organization.
• Experience designing traffic shaping, cluster management, load shedding systems.
• Track record leading complex engineering projects.
• Ability to develop, hire, and collaborate with principal engineers.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong opinions on technology and delivery.
• Effective communicator with clear vision sharing skills.
• Passionate about our mission and building a meritocracy.

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay ranges from $305,000 to $375,000 depending on location, plus equity, benefits, and bonuses. Affirm is a remote-first company with flexible work options. Benefits include health coverage, stipends, time off, and stock purchase plans.

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive interview process and provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as per local ordinances.

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Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and IT

Position is currently active.