Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Money Movement)

Job Description

Affirm is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join its Money Movement Engineering team. This role is crucial for ensuring the proper processing of over $100 million per day to Affirm’s merchant and investor partners. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting long-term technical strategy, collaborating across the engineering organization, and taking ownership of the group’s operations and availability. They will also help develop talent by providing feedback and guidance.Role involves:

• Setting long-term technical strategy for the group.
• Collaborating across the engineering org.
• Taking ownership of the group’s operations and availability.
• Developing talent on the team.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin.
• Extensive track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.
• Financial (fintech/bank/accounting) experience is ideal.
• Experience with batch systems and working with large datasets is ideal.
• Comfortable moving from low-level language idioms to the architecture of large systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Role offers:

• Equity rewards
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
• Employee stock purchase plan