Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity International) @Affirm

Overview

The Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity International) role at Affirm entails shaping the future of identity solutions for global markets. This position is critical for ensuring Affirm's compliance and operational efficiency outside North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Set technical strategy for the team and align it with business-impacting projects over a year-long timeline.
• Collaborate across the product development lifecycle with product management, design, and analytics.
• Define and advocate for technical solutions and operational processes within the team.
• Oversee team operations and availability through effective monitoring and support processes.
• Foster a culture of quality by establishing code review and design standards.
• Develop team talent through feedback and guidance, leading by example.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as required for the role.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale, using languages such as Python or Kotlin.
• Proven experience in developing highly available distributed systems with technologies like AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in delivering major features or system components via technical execution plans.
• Ability to understand systems from low-level language idioms to architecture.
• Comfortable gathering and iterating on feedback from peers and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Base pay range: €103,000 - €139,000.
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending.
• Flexible Spending Wallets for tech, food, and lifestyle expenses.
• Parental benefits and wellness days to recharge.
• Learning and Development programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at a discount.

Location

Remote role based in Spain, with potential occasional in-person requirements at an Affirm office.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the application portal provided by Affirm.

Deadline

No specific deadline mentioned.