146K–225K USD / year
Software Engineer II, Backend (Streaming)
BackendRemote — US
Published on 2026-09-30
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About this role
Join Affirm's Streaming team to work on event-driven architecture and data processing infrastructure. You will design, scale backend systems, and collaborate closely with product management and other teams to ensure effective use of data across the company.
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
Streaming team
Stack
PythonKotlinAWSKafkaFlinkKubernetes
What you'll do
- Break down larger projects into tasks and deliver in phases
- Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics
- Support operations and availability through metrics and on-call efforts
- Engage in growth and development activities within the team
What we're looking for
- 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer
- Experience in backend system design and development
- Familiarity with distributed systems
- Ability to write clear, well-tested, and extensible code
Benefits
- 100% premium coverage for health insurance and dependents
- Monthly stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars
- Employee stock purchase plan with a discount