Software Engineer II, Backend (Batch Developer Experience)
Backend software engineer on Affirm's Batch Developer Experience team, building tools and systems that make batch development and testing faster and more reliable for Affirm's critical batch workloads. Core stack includes Python or Kotlin, distributed systems on AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
Compensation
$146K–$225K / yr
Location
Remote US
Work setup
Remote
Seniority
Middle
Employment
Contract
Experience
5+ years
Category
Backend
Posted
Skills
analytics
aws
developer-experience
distributed-systems
kotlin
kubernetes
mysql
python
Must have
1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer
Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems; proficient in Python or Kotlin
Familiarity with building blocks of distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
Able to turn simple problems or business scenarios into solutions interacting with multiple software components, with clear, well tested, extensible code
Comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and giving feedback via code reviews
Takes ownership of growth, proactively seeking feedback from team, manager, and stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with a global engineering team
Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field
Full description
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
About the Engineering team
The Engineering team builds systems that power Affirm’s mission. We take pride in our craft, building reliable, performant, and scalable solutions that touch every part of the business. Whether we’re enabling new ways to pay, ensuring our platforms can scale to the most demanding levels in the industry, or developing seamless servicing experiences, our focus is on solving complex problems through exceptional engineering.
About the team
The Batch Developer Experience team makes batch development and testing faster and more reliable at Affirm. As a developer on this team you will partner with product and infrastructure engineers to build the tools and systems that streamline workflows, strengthen testing and ultimately improve the reliability of Affirm’s critical batch workloads.
What you’ll do
With the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, you will break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
You will support your peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
You will support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” & on-call efforts.
You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.
What we look for
You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.[ONLY THE NEXT BULLETS ONLY FOR BACKEND ROLES]
You have experience designing, developing and launching backend systems and are proficient in one of Python or Kotlin.
You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and the technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.[KEEP ALL OF THESE BULLETS]
You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code.
You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
Software Engineer II, Backend (Batch Developer Experience) at Affirm (Remote) — aijobsearch
Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.
You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.[KEEP FOR U.S. ENG ROLES ONLY]
This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.[THE BELOW ARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECRUITERS.***
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Compensation & BenefitsBase Pay Grade - #Equity Grade - #Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).POL base pay range per year: X zł - X złAdditional benefits include:
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Flexible Spending Wallets for tech, food and lifestyle
Away Days - wellness days to take off work and recharge
Learning & Development programs
Parental benefits
Employee Resource & Community Groups
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Compensation & BenefitsBase Pay Grade - #Equity Grade - #Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).ESP base pay range per year: €X - €XAdditional benefits include:
Flexible Spending Wallets for tech, food and lifestyle
Away Days - wellness days to take off work and recharge
Learning & Development programs
Parental benefits
**Employee Resource & Community Groups[ONLY KEEP THIS IF WE DO NOT SPONSOR THE ROLE] Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.[REMOVE IF POSTING IS NOT REMOTE] #LI-RemoteRemote-first with flexibility built in
**Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
**Benefits designed for you **Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:
Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
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