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Backend Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, Sep 04, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support the growth of Affirm's card offerings, the full-time remote Backend Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend systems that ensure accurate resolutions and timely communications for post-transaction interactions.

Key responsibilities
  • Break down larger projects into individual tasks and collaborate with team members for timely delivery
  • Engage with product management, design, and analytics during the product development lifecycle to address technical constraints and risks
  • Create and monitor metrics to support the operations and availability of the team's systems, participating in on-call efforts as needed
Required qualifications
  • 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Proficiency in designing and developing backend systems using Python or Kotlin
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
  • Experience in writing clear, well-tested, and extensible code
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

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