[Remote] Software Engineer I, Backend (Purchasing Power Experience)

About the Role

Affirm is seeking a Software Engineer I, Backend with Purchasing Power Experience to join their Credit Engineering group. This is a remote position open to candidates in the USA. Affirm is dedicated to revolutionizing credit with a focus on honesty and customer-friendliness, offering flexible buy-now-pay-later options without hidden fees or compounding interest. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing new features for the underwriting platform, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure high quality and performance, thereby supporting Affirm's continuous growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team projects and goals with the support of your colleagues.
• Engage collaboratively and proactively with your team and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and open dialogue regarding risks and trade-offs.
• Balance speed and quality in your work to meet business objectives while maintaining system stability.
• Foster a strong sense of community within your team through active participation in growth and development initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Prior professional or internship experience in designing, developing, and launching scalable backend systems.
• Proficiency in either Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with the fundamental components of distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to translate simple problems or business scenarios into comprehensive solutions involving multiple software components.
• Experience in writing clear, well-tested, and extensible code.
• Comfort navigating large codebases, debugging existing code, and providing constructive feedback through code reviews.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, with a proactive approach to seeking feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with a global engineering team.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Affirm covers all premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets: Generous stipends are provided for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses.
• Generous Time Off: Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to ensure you have time to rest and recharge.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Opportunity to purchase Affirm shares at a discounted rate.

Company Overview

Affirm is a leading financial technology company founded in 2012, headquartered in San Francisco, California. We offer installment loans at the point of sale, empowering consumers with flexible payment options. With a workforce of 1001-5000 employees, Affirm is at the forefront of reinventing credit. Learn more at https://www.affirm.com.

H1B Sponsorship

Affirm has a history of providing H1B sponsorship. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed for this specific role.