Software Engineer II, Backend (Infrastructure)

Software Engineer II, Backend (Infrastructure) at Affirm is an opportunity to help build infrastructure that supports cost visibility and financial sustainability across our cloud services. Affirm is reinventing credit with a focus on honest, transparent, and non‑compounding consumer finance solutions.

• Break large projects into smaller tasks, deliver incrementally, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Partner with product management, design, and analytics to articulate technical constraints, propose solutions, and evaluate trade‑offs.
• Support the operations and availability of team artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating issues, and participating in on‑call duties.
• Engage in community and growth activities, including contributing to the interview process and professional development.

• 1.5+ years of software engineering experience, or related academic background.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin with experience building backend services.
• Knowledge of distributed system fundamentals and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in cost visibility (e.g., tagging) and/or cost savings through analysis is a plus.
• Strong coding skills: clean, well‑tested, and extensible solutions that integrate multiple components.
• Comfortable navigating large codebases, debugging, and providing constructive code reviews.
• Demonstrated ownership of personal growth and proactive feedback seeking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for global collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Pay Grade: L
Equity Grade: 5
Base pay: $125,000 – $175,000 per year. Additional rewards include equity, monthly stipends for health and wellness, and 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, lifestyle, and family‑forming expenses.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedule.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allowing discounted share purchases.

Full‑time, mid‑senior level. Affirm is a remote‑first company; most roles are remote, with occasional office requirements depending on specific responsibilities.

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