Software Engineer I - Backend & Search at Scale (Remote)

Affirm, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health coverage for you and your/

Monthly tech stipend

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is hiring to help build a new Ads business and evolve Marketplace with a strong focus on reliable, scalable systems. The role involves collaborating with team and stakeholders to deliver quality software while balancing speed, risk, and system reliability.

You will contribute to a collaborative engineering culture, own growth, and maintain clear communication across a global team. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript in production environments.
• Backend design, development and deployment at scale.
• Proficiency with Python or Kotlin for services.
• Ability to navigate large code bases and perform reviews.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on team projects and contribute to goals.
• Work with stakeholders and communicate risks and trade-offs.
• Balance speed and quality to meet business goals and protect systems.
• Engage in growth activities and contribute to team community.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Backend systems design

Python or Kotlin

Code reviews

Ownership & growth mindset

Excellent communication

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Affirm is hiring to help build a new Ads business and evolve Marketplace with a strong focus on reliable, scalable systems. The role involves collaborating with team and stakeholders to deliver quality software while balancing speed, risk, and system reliability.

You will contribute to a collaborative engineering culture, own growth, and maintain clear communication across a global team. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is expected.