Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Cards)Active$265K–$325K

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Lead the vision: Define the technical direction, long-term technical roadmap, and strategic initiatives in Cards.

  • Be a role model: Lead from the front as an example in using AI to build fast, take initiative, and revolutionize how we work.

  • Stay close to industry leaders in FinTech, learning from what is happening in the market to build our team.

  • Work closely with stakeholders across all teams at Affirm to champion and: implement technical excellence in conjunction with business results

  • Create and influence a strong ownership culture across teams, with high: accountability and investment for building for scale and efficiency

  • Architect and contribute to decisions on the right platform, tools, and: technologies to support consistency and reliability

What they're looking for

  • Mentor and lead: Guide a strong group of engineers by championing best practices, and helping them grow