Senior Staff Software Engineer, Front End (Purchasing Experience)

Affirm; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead frontend development for its core purchasing experience. This role involves shaping technical strategies, fostering a culture of ownership, and ensuring high-performance user experiences. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and customer-centric solutions, you will influence product decisions and drive architectural excellence. Join a team that values technical leadership and offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the user experience and the company's growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible stipends

Generous time off

Stock purchase plans

Inclusive hiring process

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in web and backend development.
• Proven leadership of multiple engineering teams delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive technical strategy for all frontend teams involved in checkout.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote technical excellence.

Skills

Web Development

Backend Development

Project Management

Technical Strategy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

User Experience Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Front End (Purchasing Experience)

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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 interest.

We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead technical excellence across all Purchasing frontend engineering. You will collaborate with engineering leaders, develop and implement technical strategies across full-stack teams, and work closely with stakeholders to build stable, high-performance solutions that provide an excellent user experience. You will shape best practices, guide architectural decisions, and drive the delivery of critical initiatives. This role demands strong technical skills, leadership, project management, cross-functional communication, and a customer-first mindset.

This role focuses on Checkout, Affirm’s core consumer-facing functionality. You will lead the frontend teams responsible for building this experience.

What You'll Do

• Develop and drive technical strategy for all frontend teams involved in checkout.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Affirm to promote technical excellence aligned with business goals.
• Create a culture of ownership with high accountability and investment in building scalable solutions.
• Deliver reliable and high-performance user experiences.
• Influence product decisions, scope, and technical tradeoffs to maximize customer value.
• Design, implement, and extend core platform components to enable new features and products.
• Make architectural decisions regarding platforms, tools, and technologies to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Plan and build scalable core platform systems to support growth in users, features, and business requirements.

What We Look For

• 10+ years of experience in web and backend development.
• Proven leadership of multiple engineering teams delivering results across organizational boundaries.
• Successful track record of leading critical projects and collaborating with partner teams.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing technical strategies that improve reliability and responsiveness.
• Project management or people management experience, with strong influencing and coaching skills.
• Ownership mindset and ability to foster a similar culture.
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Customer-first approach, translating into effective technical decisions.
• Comfort with ambiguity, diving into code and systems for continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Additional Details

Base Pay Grade: R

Equity Grade: 15

Location: Remote - US (with occasional in-office requirements for some roles)

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, flexible stipends, generous time off, stock purchase plans, and an inclusive hiring process.