Software Engineer, Early Career (SF)

Affirm; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tech stipends

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm is seeking graduates in computer science or related fields for a hybrid early career program. You’ll work 3 days per week in NYC or SF offices with in-person onboarding, then move to a hybrid/remote setup.

You’ll tackle projects across tech stacks, collaborating with a tenured engineer and stakeholders to balance speed, quality, and system reliability. You’ll contribute to meaningful fintech software, with a path toward growth and expanded responsibility as you gain experience in a

Qualifications

• Writes clear, well-tested, and extensible code.
• Debugs and reviews others' code, providing constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates ownership of personal growth and seeks feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration.
• Requires either equivalent practical experience or a related Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team projects and goals with guidance.
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to ensure visibility and dialogue on risks and trade-offs.
• Balance speed and quality to meet business goals and protect systems.
• Engage in growth and development activities within the team.

Skills

Coding

Code reviews

Debugging

Ownership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

At Affir, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

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’re excited to welcome a new cohort of graduates with a computer science or related major who are ready to leverage their skills to drive real-world impact and shape the future of finance! In our hybrid early career program, you’ll be paired with a tenured Affirmer and have an opportunity to collaborate in-person 3 days a week out of our New York City, or San Francisco offices. You'll experience the best of both worlds: the in-office experience and remote work. After the one-year, you can remain hybrid, go remote, or stay in an office. Opportunities are available across different tech stacks and teams so that you can find a perfect fit to launch your career with Affim!

What You'll Do

• With the support of your team, you will work on tasks that contribute to the team's projects and goals.
• You will work collaboratively and proactively with your team and stakeholders, bringing them along for your work and helping to create visibility and dialog regarding the risks and trade-offs related to your work.
• You will strike the right balance of speed and quality in your work, ensuring that we hit our business goals while protecting our systems from downtime.
• You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities.

What We Look For

• You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code.
• You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
• Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

USA Pacific base pay range (SF): $ 130,000 - 180,000

Remote-first with flexibility built in

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affi office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits designed for you

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affi stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affir considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.

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