Manager, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Affirm's Card team as an Engineering Manager to lead strategic initiatives within the card platform. Lead a high-performing backend engineering team using Kotlin & Python, collaborating with various teams to develop a technical roadmap. Coach, develop, and provide feedback to team members while maintaining a high technical bar. Foster a team culture of innovation and accountability. Collaborate with other engineering leaders across Affirm. This role requires building backend solutions for new card constructs and strategic partnerships, bringing Affirm's product to more customers. You will meaningfully influence Affirm's future and the BNPL industry. Affirm offers competitive benefits, including 100% subsidized medical coverage, flexible spending wallets, and competitive time off.

Requirements

• Drive to change consumer financial services for the better
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 8+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years of management
• Track record of successfully architecting, building, launching, and growing financial products at scale
• Proven ability to scale and foster a high-performing engineering team
• Strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical rigor, innovative mindset, obsession over product excellence, and an ability to move fast

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing backend engineering team (Kotlin & Python)
• Collaborate with Product, Analytics, Design, Operations, and other engineering teams to develop a technical roadmap that meets customer & business needs
• Coach, develop, retain, and provide thoughtful feedback to team members
• Hold a high technical bar with a bias towards longevity and simplicity
• Foster a team culture around innovation, accountability, empathy, and execution
• Collaborate & align with other engineering leaders across Affirm

Preferred Qualifications

Card network experience is a plus

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount