Software Engineer II - CIAM (Fully Remote)

Affirm, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tech stipend

Wellness stipend

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm, a remote-first fintech company in the United States, is seeking a backend engineer to build robust authentication features. You will write and test Python or Kotlin services, design APIs, and ensure secure login flows that scale.

Join a team that values transparency, flexibility, and ownership, with benefits like ESPP and stipends to support tech setup and wellness.

This role emphasizes reliability, security, and collaboration with product and platform teams across the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be able to write, test, and debug software in Python or Kotlin.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship customer-facing authentication features, including MFA and device binding.
• Develop backend services and APIs in Python or Kotlin.
• Collaborate on identity technologies and security improvements.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

Job description

• Build and ship customer-facing authentication features, from smoother login experiences to MFA and device binding.
• Develop backend services and APIs in Python or Kotlin, turning product requirements into working software.
• Work with modern identity technologies like Okta, Auth0, and ForgeRock.

What we look for:

• Demonstrated ability to write, test, and debug software in Python, Kotlin, or a similar language.
• Foundational understanding of backend development, including APIs, data structures, databases, and version control.
• Curiosity about authentication and motivation to build secure, reliable customer experiences.
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
• Monthly stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options.
• Flexible time off and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).

Affirm

Affirm is a financial technology company offering buy now, pay later services with no hidden fees. It is a remote-first company that values transparency and flexibility, with a focus on caring for employees through comprehensive benefits.