115K–180K USD / year
Software Engineer I, Backend (Continuous Delivery)
BackendRemote — United States
Published on 2026-11-12
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About this role
Build and improve continuous delivery platforms and workflows that help Affirm engineering teams release software independently, safely, and with less manual work. The role contributes to reliable shared systems and developer productivity, including adapting software delivery for AI-enhanced development.
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
Continuous Delivery team within Developer Productivity.
Stack
PythonKotlinAWSMySQLKubernetes
What you'll do
- Contribute to team projects and goals with support from the team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate risks and trade-offs.
- Balance delivery speed with quality and system reliability.
- Participate in team growth and development activities.
What we're looking for
- Previous work or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
- Experience with Python or Kotlin.
- Familiarity with distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
- Ability to turn a business problem into a solution spanning multiple software components.
- Write clear, well-tested, extensible code; navigate large codebases, debug code, and participate in code reviews.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Monthly technology, health, and wellness spending stipends.
- Flexible time off and generous holidays.
- Employee stock purchase plan with a discount.