Manager, Software Engineering (Testing Platform Engineering) at Affirm

Affirm is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Manager to contribute to Developer Productivity, with a focus on Test Platform Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for driving impact, and the ability to foster growth in both individuals and teams. As a manager at Affirm, he/she will balance execution excellence with people-focused leadership, ensuring the team delivers business value while maintaining a supportive and inclusive culture.

Our goal is to create a workplace where teams, composed of partners from engineering, product, and design backgrounds, can focus on creativity and problem-solving, empowered by simplified, repeatable, and automated testing processes.

What this role involves:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers.
• Drive execution on impactful projects.
• Define team roadmaps.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Set and track goals, priorities, and metrics for the team.
• Encourage bold and creative problem-solving.
• Promote an inclusive environment.

What we look for:

• Strong sense of ownership.
• Proven experience managing software engineering teams.
• Ability to independently lead teams in solving open-ended, ambiguous problems.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A focus on team development and health.
• Experience with defining and executing technical strategies.
• A commitment to operational excellence and system health.
• Previous Hands-On Experience in Key Technologies: Python, Kotlin, or React.
• Passion for Innovation and Quality.

What this role offers:

• Type of employment: Contract of Employment
• Flexible Spending Wallets for tech, food and lifestyle
• Away Days - wellness days to take off work and recharge
• Learning & Development programs
• Parental leave
• Employee Resource & Community Groups