Senior Staff Backend Engineer - FinTech AI Leader

Affirm; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 236,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity rewards

100% subsidized health coverage foryou

Monthly tech stipend

Remote‑friendly policy

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to define and lead technical excellence across the Cards organization. You’ll mentor engineers, shape architecture, and partner with AI initiatives to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

You will drive technical strategy, set roadmaps, collaborate with cross‑functional leaders, and advocate an ownership culture while delivering high‑impact projects in a remote‑first environment. This is a full‑time role with competitive base pay and equity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across the stack with backend architectural improvements.
• Experience leading large engineering organizations and cross‑team initiatives.
• Strong track record in reliability and performance improvements.
• Equivalents: practical experience or Bachelor’s in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Define technical direction, roadmaps, and strategic initiatives for Cards.
• Lead from the front on AI and drive exceptional engineering practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable systems.
• Mentor engineers and foster an ownership culture across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Mentoring Engineers

AI strategy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ownership mindset

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

React Native

JavaScript

Kotlin

Job description

Affirm is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to define and lead technical excellence across the Cards organization. You’ll mentor engineers, shape architecture, and partner with AI initiatives to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

You will drive technical strategy, set roadmaps, collaborate with cross‑functional leaders, and advocate an ownership culture while delivering high‑impact projects in a remote‑first environment. This is a full‑time role with competitive base pay and equity.