Software Engineer I — Remote Backend & JS/TS

Affirm, Inc.; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tech stipends

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm is a remote-first tech company redefining how people pay over time. The role focuses on building scalable backend systems and frontend experiences with JS/TS, Python or Kotlin, and collaborating across global teams.

You will participate in code reviews, own parts of the system, and continuously grow through feedback and learning opportunities. The position offers a remote-first setup with flexible in-person onboarding where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript in production.
• Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale (Python or Kotlin).
• Ability to turn a simple problem into a solution that interoperates with multiple components and write well-tested, extensible code.

Responsibilities

• Work on tasks that contribute to the team’s projects and goals.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders, bringing them along and discussing risks and trade-offs.

Skills

JS/TS

Backend design

Python

Kotlin

Code reviews

Debugging

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Affirm is a remote-first tech company redefining how people pay over time. The role focuses on building scalable backend systems and frontend experiences with JS/TS, Python or Kotlin, and collaborating across global teams.

You will participate in code reviews, own parts of the system, and continuously grow through feedback and learning opportunities. The position offers a remote-first setup with flexible in-person onboarding where applicable.