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Staff Software Engineer, Backend (ML Platform) - Remote

Posted 9 weeks ago

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. Affirm uses machine learning to assess and approve each BNPL transaction.

In Short

  • Responsible for setting technical strategy for the team.
  • Collaborate across teams in the ML development lifecycle.
  • Act as a force-multiplier through technical solutions and operational processes.
  • Ensure team operations and availability with monitoring and alerting.
  • Foster a culture of quality and ownership.
  • Develop talent on the team through feedback and guidance.
  • 8+ years of experience in backend systems design and development.
  • Experience with distributed systems and online ML infrastructure.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems.
  • Experience with Python or Kotlin.
  • Track record of developing highly available distributed systems.
  • Experience with AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with real-time ML infrastructure.
  • Experience with offline environments for data analysis.
  • Ability to deliver major features and system components.
  • Strong growth and impact trajectory.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and system architecture.
  • Strong collaboration skills with global teams.

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.

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