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. Our mission is to provide financial products that empower consumers and create trust through transparency and simplicity. As a remote-first company, we embrace flexibility and inclusivity, fostering a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.
About The Role
The Card Acquisition team at Affirm plays a pivotal role in bringing our product vision to life by driving card acquisition and growth. We are a dynamic and innovative group focused on creating seamless and engaging experiences that convert users into loyal customers. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will collaborate closely with product management, design, and analytics to optimize the onboarding funnel and deliver impactful solutions. You will be responsible for breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks, supporting the entire product development lifecycle, and ensuring the operational stability of your team’s deliverables. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a supportive team environment, participate in hiring processes, and engage in continuous learning and development.
Qualifications
- 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
- Experience shipping web applications using declarative UI frameworks such as React or Vue.
- Experience developing mobile applications using native or cross-platform technologies such as React Native.
- Proficiency in designing, developing, and launching scalable APIs using languages like Kotlin or Python.
- Ability to translate business scenarios into technical solutions involving multiple software components.
- Strong coding skills emphasizing clarity, maintainability, testing, and extensibility.
- Comfortable navigating large codebases, debugging, and conducting code reviews.
- Demonstrated ownership of personal growth through proactive feedback seeking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with a global engineering team.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- Break down larger projects into individual tasks and deliver them iteratively with support from tech leads and managers.
- Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics teams during ideation and decision-making processes.
- Articulate technical constraints and participate in risk and trade-off evaluations for product features.
- Create and monitor metrics to support operational stability and escalate issues as necessary.
- Support “keep the lights on” activities and participate in on-call rotations to maintain service availability.
- Engage in team growth and development initiatives, including participating in the interview process.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture through active communication and knowledge sharing.
- Competitive base pay with transparent pay structure based on location, experience, and skills.
- Equity rewards to own a stake in the company.
- 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology expenses.
- Flexible time off policies and generous holiday calendars to support work-life balance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allowing purchase of company stock at a discount.
- Remote-first work environment with flexibility and occasional in-person onboarding experiences.
Affirm is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process and consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as required by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering a workplace that supports and values all individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.