Manager, Software Engineering (Card Platform)
About the role
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. The Card team is building the first-of-its-kind platform to enable consumers to access Affirm pay-over-time at any merchant that accepts debit or credit cards.
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
Requirements
- 7+ years of Engineering experience, including 3+ years of Engineering Management/Leadership
- Experience and desire to change consumer financial services for the better
- 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
- Card network experience is a plus
Qualifications
- This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Technical expertise in backend development using Kotlin and Python
- Experience with financial products and services
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
Pay
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $230,000 - $290,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000
Schedule
Remote-first company with occasional in-office requirements.
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