Senior Staff Backend Engineer — AI-Driven FinTech, Remote

Affirm, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 236,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employees and many

Tech spending stipends

Generous time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer to define and drive technical excellence across Cards. You will lead from the front on AI initiatives, shape architectural choices, and partner with engineering leaders to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

You will mentor a strong group of engineers, champion best practices, and coordinate with stakeholders to align technical strategy with business results. This remote-first role emphasizes ownership and high accountability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years across the stack, backend focus, and architectural leadership.
• Experience leading multiple teams and driving technical strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technical direction and long-term roadmap for Cards.
• Mentor engineers and foster ownership culture across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, high-performing solutions.
• Lead with AI-focused initiatives and ensure quality across the stack.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer to define and drive technical excellence across Cards. You will lead from the front on AI initiatives, shape architectural choices, and partner with engineering leaders to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

You will mentor a strong group of engineers, champion best practices, and coordinate with stakeholders to align technical strategy with business results. This remote-first role emphasizes ownership and high accountability.