Backend Engineer - Traffic Engineering - Remote

Overview

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

In Short

• Responsible for owning and delivering quarterly goals for the team.
• Lead engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems.
• Collaborate with product management, design & analytics in the product development lifecycle.
• Identify and advocate for project, process, technology, or business issues.
• Support operations and availability of team artifacts.
• Foster a culture of quality and ownership on the team.
• Develop talent on the team by providing feedback and guidance.
• 4+ years of experience designing and developing backend systems.
• Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
• Track record of developing highly available distributed systems.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or other cloud providers.
• Familiarity with Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) is a plus.
• Proficient at making significant changes in a large code base.
• Strong ownership of personal growth and seeking feedback.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous stipends for technology, food, and lifestyle needs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
• Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.