153K–213K CAD / year
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Lakehouse Infra)
BackendRemote — Canada
Published on 2026-10-13
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About this role
The Senior Software Engineer for the Lakehouse Infra team will focus on enhancing Affirm's data infrastructure for business-critical workloads. Responsibilities include leading engineering efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring operational availability while fostering a culture of quality and ownership within the team.
About the company
Affirm offers buy now, pay later financing that lets consumers split purchases into transparent installment payments at checkout. It partners with merchants to provide flexible credit options without late fees.
The team
Lakehouse Infra team
Stack
PythonKotlinAWSMySQLKubernetesIcebergFlinkAirflow
What you'll do
- Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team
- Collaborate with product management and design
- Identify and advocate for project or process issues
- Monitor metrics for operations and availability
- Foster a culture of quality and ownership
- Develop talent on the team through feedback and guidance
What we're looking for
- 4+ years of experience in backend systems
- Experience with highly available distributed systems
- Familiarity with relevant technologies
- Ability to define technical plans for significant features
- Proficient in maintaining a large code base
- Strong communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
- 100% health coverage for employees and dependents
- Monthly stipends for health and tech spending
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendar
- Employee stock purchase plan at a discount