Software Engineer I, Fullstack (Search)

Affirm, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Monthly tech stipend

Generous time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a software engineer for a remote, globally distributed team. You will contribute to frontend and backend work, crafting scalable solutions in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python or Kotlin.

You’ll own features end-to-end, navigate a large codebase, and participate in code reviews to ensure quality. We value ownership, proactive feedback, and clear communication with a distributed engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with Javascript/Typescript frontend or full-stack development.
• Backend systems design, development and deployment at scale.
• Proven ability to write clear, well-tested, extensible code and review others' code.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team and stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Balance speed and quality while protecting systems from downtime.
• Contribute to team growth and development activities.

Skills

Javascript/Typescript

Python

Kotlin

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

At affirm, 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. Search has become the default way consumers discover where to shop, compare options, and decide what to buy across platforms like Google, TikTok, and even Klarna. As we build a new Ads business and evolve Marketplace into a best in class shopping experience, improving search is one of our highest leverage investments to create an experience users choose and merchants want to invest in.

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 previous work or internship experience working with Javascript/Typescript. You have previous work or internship experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale and are experienced using Python or Kotlin. 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.

Base Pay Grade - J Equity Grade - 4

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by affirm holdings, inc. (parent company). CAN base pay range per year: CAD $101,000 - $151,000.

This remote role is open only to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.

#LI-Remote Remote-first with flexibility built in

Affirm is 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 affirm 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 affirm 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: affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.