Staff Software Engineer - Capacity 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 setting technical strategy for the team on a year-long time scale.
• Collaborate across teams in the product development lifecycle.
• Act as a force-multiplier for the team through technical solutions and operational processes.
• Ensure team’s operations and availability with proper monitoring and policies.
• Foster a culture of quality and ownership on the team.
• Help develop talent on the team through feedback and guidance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience designing and developing backend systems at scale.
• Experience with distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.
• Experience leading load testing frameworks like Locust, Gatling, and JMeter.
• Experience delivering major features and system components.
• 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.