Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on technical leadership — you thrive in environments where you can define and drive long-term technical strategies while remaining hands-on with coding and system architecture. You understand the importance of performance, reliability, and quality in high-traffic applications, and you are passionate about creating user-friendly experiences that enhance consumer trust and engagement.

You possess excellent collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Analytics — you know how to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and foster a culture of engineering excellence. Your experience includes leading initiatives that require architectural direction and influencing team practices to elevate the overall quality of engineering output.

You are comfortable with experimentation and personalization in software development — you have a keen interest in evolving systems to support new discovery paradigms that enhance user experience. Your ability to mentor and guide other engineers is a key part of your leadership style, as you believe in empowering your team to achieve their best work.

Desirable

Experience with high-traffic consumer applications or e-commerce platforms is a plus — you understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with scaling systems to meet user demands. Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools will help you succeed in this role.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Affirm, you will lead the technical direction for the Marketplace Experience team — you will be responsible for shaping the architecture and design of systems that facilitate consumer interactions with merchants and financing options. Your role will involve collaborating closely with product managers and designers to ensure that the technical solutions align with user needs and business goals.

You will drive cross-team initiatives that enhance the performance and reliability of our systems — your hands-on approach will involve coding, code reviews, and setting best practices for the team. You will also be instrumental in defining metrics for success and ensuring that the engineering team meets high standards of quality in their deliverables.

Your leadership will extend beyond technical contributions; you will mentor junior engineers and help cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within the team. You will be expected to stay current with industry trends and technologies, bringing innovative ideas to the table that can enhance our product offerings and user experiences.

What we offer

Affirm provides a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's mission to make credit more honest and accessible. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of consumer finance. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to create a better financial experience for consumers around the world.