204K–290K USD / year
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Fraud Decisioning)
BackendRemote — US
Published on 2026-10-09
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About this role
As a Staff Engineer on the Fraud Decisioning team, you will lead projects to develop tools and systems that enhance fraud detection capabilities. Your role involves collaborating across teams, mentoring engineers, and using data analytics to refine the fraud decision-making process.
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
Fraud Decisioning team
What you'll do
- Plan and execute large cross-functional initiatives
- Write high-quality, maintainable code
- Review team members' work for quality assurance
- Lead and mentor junior engineers
- Incorporate stakeholder needs into project designs
- Conduct technical evaluations for hiring decisions
What we're looking for
- 6-10+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience architecting and maintaining complex systems
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Expertise in synthesizing complex requirements
- Proven leadership in software development best practices
Benefits
- 100% medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Monthly stipends for tech and wellness
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendar
- Employee stock purchase plan at a discount