204K–290K USD / year
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Decisioning)
BackendRemote — USA
Published on 2026-09-28
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About this role
Affirm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Identity team, which plays a critical role in the customer checkout experience by managing identity checks for international markets. The role involves setting technical strategies, collaborating across teams, and ensuring operational excellence in backend systems.
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
Identity team
Stack
PythonKotlinAWSMySQLSparkKubernetes
What you'll do
- Set technical strategy for the team
- Collaborate with product management and design
- Define and advocate for technical solutions
- Manage team operations and availability
- Foster a culture of quality and ownership
- Develop talent within the team
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of experience in backend systems
- Experience with distributed systems
- Ability to deliver major features and system components
- Strong understanding of quality code standards
- Comfortable with both low-level language idioms and large system architecture
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- 100% medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Monthly stipends for tech setup and wellness options
- Flexible time off policies
- Employee stock purchase plan