Senior Software Engineer, Backend (ML Platform) - 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. The ML Platform team is on a mission to build the core infrastructure that powers Affirm's intelligence, using machine learning to assess and approve each BNPL transaction.

In Short

• Own and deliver quarterly goals for your team.
• Lead engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems.
• Collaborate with product management, design & analytics.
• Identify and advocate for project, process, technology, or business issues.
• Create and monitor metrics for team artifacts.
• Foster a culture of quality and ownership.
• Develop talent on your team through feedback and guidance.
• Design and launch backend systems at scale.
• Develop highly available distributed systems.
• Communicate effectively with a global engineering team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in backend systems development.
• Experience with Python or Kotlin.
• Track record of developing distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to define technical plans for significant features.
• Proficient in making changes in large code bases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

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.