Software Engineer I - Backend & Search Growth (Remote)

Affirm, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tech stipends

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is building a new Ads business and evolving Marketplace into a best-in-class shopping experience. You will work on tasks that contribute to the team’s projects, collaborating with teammates and stakeholders to reveal risks and trade-offs while maintaining speed and quality.

You will design and implement backend systems, using Python or Kotlin, and be part of a remote-first company with a flexible approach and a strong emphasis on growth, code quality, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript on web or backend.
• Design and deployment of backend systems at scale.
• Ability to work with a large codebase and write well-tested, extensible code.

Responsibilities

• Work on tasks that contribute to team projects and goals.
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders, ensuring visibility of work and trade-offs.
• Balance speed and quality to hit business goals while protecting systems from downtime.
• Participate in growth and development activities within the team.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Backend design

Python or Kotlin

Code reviews & debugging

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is building a new Ads business and evolving Marketplace into a best-in-class shopping experience. You will work on tasks that contribute to the team’s projects, collaborating with teammates and stakeholders to reveal risks and trade-offs while maintaining speed and quality.

You will design and implement backend systems, using Python or Kotlin, and be part of a remote-first company with a flexible approach and a strong emphasis on growth, code quality, and collaboration.