At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and enhance software solutions for a top-tier shopping experience.
- Company: Join Affirm, a remote-first innovative tech company focused on transparency.
- Benefits: 100% health coverage, flexible time off, and monthly stipends for wellness and tech.
- Other info: Remote work flexibility with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the evolving world of online shopping and ads.
- Qualifications: Experience with Javascript/Typescript and backend systems; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 101000 - 151000 $ per year.
At Affirm, we are committed to giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most. Search has become the default way consumers discover where to shop, compare options, and decide what to buy across platforms like Google, TikTok, and even Klarna. As we build a new Ads business and evolve Marketplace into a best-in-class shopping experience, improving search is one of our highest leverage investments to create an experience users choose and merchants want to invest in.
What You'll Do
- Work collaboratively and proactively with your team and stakeholders, bringing them along for your work and helping to create visibility and dialog regarding the risks and trade-offs related to your work.
- Strike the right balance of speed and quality in your work, ensuring that we hit our business goals while protecting our systems from downtime.
- Contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities.
What We Look For
- Previous work or internship experience working with Javascript/Typescript.
- Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin.
- Ability to take a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, executing it by writing clear, easily understood, well-tested, and extensible code.
- Comfort navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
- Demonstrated ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, manager, and stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.
- This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Pay Grade: J Equity Grade: 4. Base pay range per year: CAD $101,000 - $151,000.
- Remote role open only to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.
- Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
- Monthly stipends support your tech setup and health and wellness options.
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you recharge.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESP) allows you to buy Affirm stock at a discount.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.
Software Engineer I, Fullstack in Hamilton employer: Affirm, Inc.
Affirm is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Staff Backend Engineer role in Canada. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and lead impactful projects that align with business goals, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work environment that promotes work-life balance.
