Software Engineer II, Fullstack (Ads Platform)

Affirm; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tech stipend

Generous time off

Job summary

Affirm is hiring a Software Engineer II for the Ads Platform, focusing on fullstack efforts with a remote-first policy in the US. You will ship web apps with React, design and launch scalable APIs, and collaborate across product management, design, and analytics.

You will own tasks end-to-end, participate in on-call duties, and contribute to a culture of growth and feedback. The role supports a flexible, remote work setup with competitive compensation and equity.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience shipping web apps using React.
• Experience designing, developing and launching APIs at scale (Python or Kotlin).
• Ability to take a simple problem to a multi-component solution and write clear, well-tested code.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience giving/receiving feedback in code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Break down projects into tasks and deliver in phases with timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, design and analytics during ideation and decisions.
• Support operations by creating/monitoring metrics and handling on-call duties.
• Contribute to team growth through interview participation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

React

APIs

Code reviews

Ownership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Software Engineer II, Fullstack (Ads Platform)

Remote US

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.

Our Marketplace is continually evolving to deliver a deeply personalized shopping experience that seamlessly links consumers with merchant partners. By leveraging machine learning alongside rich consumer and merchant data, we aim to simplify and streamline the customer journey around everyday and major purchases with tailored brands, products, deals, and offers. In tandem, we are advancing our Ads Platform which is a key technology that empowers merchant partners to strategically deploy their budgets and reach targeted consumers for maximum incremental impact.

What You\'ll Do

• With the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, you will break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
• You will support your peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
• You will support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” & on-call efforts.
• You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.

What We Look For

• You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• You have experience shipping web apps using declarative UI frameworks like React.
• You have experience designing, developing and launching APIs at scale using languages like 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 - L
Equity Grade - 6

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $165,000 - $225,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000

#LI-Remote

Remote-first with flexibility built inAffirm is proud to be 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 youOur benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

• 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.

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