Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Marketplace, Search, & Consumer Experiences)

Affirm; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 263,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Myrtle Point is looking for a seasoned software engineer to drive technical direction in Marketplace and Search. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a customer-first mindset. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, collaborating on technical excellence, and defining long-term roadmaps. Compensation is up to $310,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible spending wallets for technology

Competitive vacation and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience driving consumer experiences across the stack.
• Experience in developing technical strategies for reliability.
• Strong customer-first mindset for informed technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical direction and long-term roadmap for Marketplace.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for technical excellence.
• Foster culture of ownership across engineering teams.
• Deliver user experiences that provide customer value.
• Mentor and guide engineers to support growth.

Skills

Technical strategy development

Leadership in projects

Reliable consumer experiences

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Kotlin

Python

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Financial Technology

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Define the technical direction and long-term roadmap for Marketplace and Search
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement technical excellence in consumer-facing experiences
• Foster a culture of ownership and accountability across engineering teams
• Deliver critical user experiences that provide customer value quickly and reliably
• Mentor and guide engineers by championing best practices and supporting their growth

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience driving consumer experiences across the stack with proven leadership in critical projects
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing technical strategies for reliability and responsiveness
• Strong customer-first mindset with the ability to make informed technical decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with programming languages like Kotlin or Python
• Prior frontend (mobile, web) experience
• A demonstrated ownership mindset that influences a culture of accountability

Benefits and Additional Information

• Salary up to $310,000 per year
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a remote-first company
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible spending wallets for technology, food, and lifestyle needs
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to ensure work-life balance
• Employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares at a discount

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