Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Loans Platform)

Affirm, a pioneering fintech company, is revolutionizing the credit industry by offering honest and friendly buy-now-pay-later solutions without hidden fees or compounding interest. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Loans Platform team, which is at the heart of their core loans products.

The role presents an exciting opportunity to join during a period of exponential growth, where you'll be instrumental in scaling the product 100x and beyond. You'll be responsible for enhancing their loan products to make them more compelling and accessible to consumers. Working with a global engineering team, you'll lead technical initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally with product management and design teams, and help shape the future of financial services.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll be tasked with owning and delivering quarterly goals, leading engineers through complex problem-solving, and ensuring high-quality delivery. The position requires strong technical expertise in backend systems, with experience in languages like Python or Kotlin, and distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. You'll be responsible for creating and monitoring metrics, supporting on-call efforts, and fostering a culture of quality and ownership.

The company offers an impressive benefits package, including fully subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents, flexible spending wallets for various needs, wellness days, and learning opportunities. Working in a remote-first environment, you'll be part of building a lasting financial services brand founded on honesty and trust. This role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for engineers who want to make a significant impact in the fintech space.