At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead backend systems strategy and ensure system reliability for Affirm's mission.
- Company: Join Affirm, a leader in tech innovation with a focus on trust and safety.
- Benefits: Remote work flexibility, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with mentorship opportunities to develop engineering talent.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping robust systems that support a meaningful mission.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in backend systems, AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes experience required.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Shape the Trust and Safety Foundations team at Affirm as a Backend Software Engineer. Drive technical strategy, ensuring robust systems and data capabilities remotely from Canada.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead critical initiatives, transforming ambiguous challenges into refined technical solutions.
Your role demands deep ownership over system reliability, enabling Affirm’s mission through exceptional engineering practices.
Engage with cross-functional teams, ensuring risks and trade-offs are well understood, while advocating for high standards in code quality and design.
Key
Responsibilities
- Set long-term technical strategy for backend systems
- Collaborate on product lifecycle with key stakeholders
- Own team operations and system availability
- Foster quality culture through design standards
- Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team
Requirements
- 8+ years in designing and launching scalable backend systems
- Extensive experience with AWS, My SQL, Spark and Kubernetes
- Proven track record in delivering major system features
- Strong communication skills for global collaboration
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Bring your expertise in backend engineering to strengthen systems that amplify Affirm’s mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Backend Software Engineer in Regina employer: Affirm
At Affirm, we pride ourselves on being a remote-first employer that values flexibility and inclusivity, allowing our Machine Learning Engineers to thrive in a supportive environment. With comprehensive health coverage, generous time-off policies, and opportunities for professional growth, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that redefine credit. Join us in a culture that prioritizes transparency and collaboration, where your contributions directly impact the future of financial technology.
