Software Engineer II

Affirm; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their ML Platform team. This role focuses on building the infrastructure that powers machine learning models for assessing and approving transactions. You'll collaborate across teams to develop backend systems, ensuring timely project delivery while maintaining high-quality code. This position offers flexibility with remote work options and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and stock purchase plans. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Plans

Stipends

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience in designing and launching backend systems.
• Ability to work with large codebases and perform debugging.

Responsibilities

• Break down projects into tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with product management and design teams.
• Support team growth through interviews and monitoring.

Skills

Software Engineering

Python

Kotlin

Distributed Systems

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Debugging

Code Reviews

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Job description

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About the Role

The ML Platform team is on a mission to build the core infrastructure that powers Affirm's machine learning models, which are used to assess and approve BNPL transactions. The team manages both online and offline environments for real-time feature computation, model training, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

1. Break down projects into tasks, deliver in phases, and collaborate to ensure timely completion.
2. Support product development by collaborating with product management, design, and analytics teams.
3. Maintain team artifacts through monitoring, metrics, and on-call support.
4. Participate in team growth activities such as interviews.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes.
• Ability to develop solutions involving multiple software components with clear, tested, and extensible code.
• Comfort with large codebases, debugging, and code reviews.
• Ownership of growth, seeking feedback proactively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Equivalent practical experience or a related Bachelor's degree.

Additional Information

This position can be remote within the U.S., with occasional office visits as needed. Compensation varies based on location and experience, with a range of benefits including health coverage, stipends, paid time off, and stock purchase plans.