Affirm is hiring a
Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join us in our mission to safeguard our users' data and build the next generation of storage services. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Engineer to join our Privacy Engineering and Storage Services teams.

Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on privacy, security, or storage systems
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, or Java. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and database technologies
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers. Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence technical decisions across teams
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex privacy and storage challenges
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop: Architect and implement scalable systems to ensure user data privacy and efficient storage solutions
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Security, Product, Legal, and Infrastructure teams to ensure that privacy and storage solutions meet all necessary compliance and performance requirements
• Drive Privacy Initiatives: Lead and participate in cross-team initiatives focused on enhancing our privacy and data protection capabilities
• Innovate: Stay ahead of industry trends in privacy engineering and storage technologies. Drive the adoption of best practices and innovative approaches within the team
• Quality and Standards: Improve the quality standards and development processes within the team. Ensure that all solutions are reliable, maintainable, and scalable
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

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