Software Engineer II, Backend (Purchasing Power - Core)
Backend engineer (L grade) on Affirm's Purchasing Power org, designing and shipping features in the underwriting platform that serves merchants and users across Affirm Card, e-commerce sites, and the Affirm app. Core stack is Python or Kotlin on AWS with MySQL and Kubernetes; remote within eligible Canadian provinces.
Compensation
CA$133K–CA$183K / yr
Location
Remote Canada
Work setup
Remote
Seniority
Middle
Employment
Not specified
Experience
5+ years
Category
Backend
Posted
Skills
analytics
aws
distributed-systems
ecommerce
kotlin
kubernetes
maven
mysql
python
Must have
1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer
Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems; proficiency in Python or Kotlin
Familiarity with distributed systems building blocks and technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
Able to turn business scenarios into multi-component solutions with clear, well-tested, extensible code
Comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and giving feedback in code reviews
Takes ownership of growth and proactively seeks feedback from team, manager, and stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with a global engineering team
Must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan
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.
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Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
Join the Purchasing Power org and partner with Product and Credit Risk to solve complex challenges for customers while enabling Affirm to be where consumers need us most. As part of the team, you will focus on designing and implementing new features in our underwriting platform to support our partnered merchants and users across a wide number of interfaces, including Affirm Card, e-commerce sites, and the Affirm app. You will have a direct impact on the performance of Affirm as we look to continue to grow and expand Affirm in a safe and responsible way for our customers!
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.
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. · 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.
Software Engineer II, Backend (Purchasing Power - Core) at Affirm (Remote) — aijobsearch
· You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
· 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.
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Base 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. [IF APPLICABLE] For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, which includes the annual base pay and the sales incentive target. 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). (CHOOSE ONE - CAN or GBR) base pay range per year: $X - $X
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We believe the people building honest financial products at Affirm should share in its success. That's why our total rewards are designed to support your health, growth, financial well-being, and future.
In service of our mission, we reward employees through a combination of base pay, equity (from parent company), and comprehensive benefits.
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Base pay ranges and placement within those ranges are determined based on several factors, including role, experience, and job-related skills.
In addition to base pay, all employees in this role are eligible to receive equity from the parent company each year. This means as Affirm’s parent company grows, employees have the opportunity to share in that growth financially.
Equity Grade – 4 (awarded in US Dollars)Affirm Holdings, Inc. Equity Grade exampleEquity grade: 2New hire equity: $16,000-$24,000Annual Refresh: $5,000Reward equity: $0-$75,000
Affirm also provides flexible spending wallets to all employees for technology and wellbeing related needs, which are reimbursable up to 1390 zł per month.
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In addition to your compensation, our comprehensive benefits are designed to support you and the people who matter most. Benefits include:
Competitive paid time off, paid public holidays, and additional paid Away Days to rest and recharge.
Comprehensive private healthcare through Lux Med's Platinum package.
A MultiSport card to support your health and well-being.
Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally.
Family healthcare support through Maven and parental leave support through Parentaly.
Mental well-being support through Lyra, including up to 12 confidential counseling or coaching sessions each year for you and your household members.
Financial well-being support through Northstar, with unlimited access to Certified Financial Advisors and planning tools at no cost to you.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion.
Eligibility for creative tax benefits, subject to applicable law, role, and company policy.
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The majority of our roles can be located anywhere in Poland.
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Base 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 - €X Additional benefits include:
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**Remote-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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