Lead Affrim’s observability platform remotely in Canada, combining backend architecture with telemetry expertise across high-volume distributed systems. As Staff Software Engineer and technical lead, you will shape observability strategy while remaining hands-on. The platform processes 200+ TB daily across hundreds of services and 80+ Kubernetes clusters. Your work will advance wide events, log sampling, and instrumentation for agentic development. Key Responsibilities:
Own telemetry pipeline architecture, reliability, performance, and cost Design log sampling strategies preserving incident investigation signals Shape observability practices for AI coding agents and reviews Define technical strategy and lead cross-functional projects Mentor six engineers through feedback, guidance, and example Requirements:
8+ years designing and launching backend systems at scale Python or Kotlin experience developing distributed backend systems AWS, MySQL, Flink, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Kafka, or Terraform Experience operating high-volume metrics, logs, or traces Strong communication across global engineering teams Bring scalable backend engineering, observability judgment, and technical leadership to Affrim’s remote Canada platform team.
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Staff Observability Backend Engineer in Victoria 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.
