Lead, Technical Account Management (SMB Merchants)

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Hiring Remotely in United States
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146K-225K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services
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The Role
Lead and coach a team of Technical Account Managers supporting SMB merchants post-sale. Oversee integrations, escalations, technical guidance, OKRs, demand forecasting, hiring, and cross-functional advocacy to drive merchant success and product adoption.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

In this role you will lead a team of our world class Technical Account Managers (TAMs), representing and supporting our SMB merchants. As the manager, you will oversee a talented team of TAMs who are responsible for the technical success of our SMB merchants post-sale. You will support and guide your team towards best practice solutions as they advise merchant developers, product teams, and key business partners throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial product integration through expansion and scale. This team is tasked with not only guiding their merchants to avoid pitfalls, but to take advantage of more of Affirm’s offerings; solving business objectives with technical strategies and product optimizations. Technical Account Managers are a part of the Engineering Team and work closely with Affirm’s Client Success, Product Management, Operations, and Merchant Care teams.

What you'll do

  • Coach, mentor and develop an awesome group of experienced TAMs who support our SMB merchants.
  • Work closely with our Client Success counterparts to help our network of merchants grow, by not only enabling an efficient time to market, but also by taking better advantage of Affirm’s expanding product suite post launch 
  • Establish and track team OKRs and goals, establishing proactive action plans for meeting goals when needed 
  • Forecast the demand for TAMs and recruit as necessary
  • Technically, you will evaluate new hires on their technical capabilities, handle escalations from your own team, provide guidance to the TAMs on integration solutions, troubleshooting and optimization opportunities, and be seen as an expert by our customers
  • Be a strong internal advocate for our merchants, working cross functionally to make sure their highest priorities are being met

What we look for

  • At least five years in a b2b customer facing technical role and three years as a people manager.
  • A strong technical background in web development technologies and REST APIs, with a computer science degree or professional engineering experience.
  • A great relationship builder who has the ability to quickly build rapport with engineering customers.
  • A fantastic communicator, both when advocating for customers internally and advocating for Affirm externally.
  • Bonus: Experience providing solutions to e-commerce or in-store retailers.
  • This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
 

Pay Grade - L
Equity Grade - 6 
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.
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.)
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $165,000 - $225,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000
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Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

  • Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
  • Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
  • Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
  • Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.

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Skills Required

  • At least five years in a B2B customer-facing technical role
  • At least three years as a people manager
  • Strong technical background in web development technologies
  • Experience with REST APIs
  • Computer Science degree or equivalent professional engineering experience
  • Ability to quickly build rapport with engineering customers (relationship building)
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills (internal and external)
  • Experience providing solutions to e-commerce or in-store retailers

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Affirm Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Affordable Benefits Zero-premium healthcare for employees and dependents is highlighted, with the benefits portal showing $0 payroll contributions and company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision in 2026. Transparent plan-cost displays further underscore the low out-of-pocket burden.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A wide mix is outlined, including Flexible Time Off for exempt employees, 20 accrued vacation days for non-exempt employees, Health Days, Bereavement, Life Happens leave, jury duty, and company-wide Away Days to reduce distractions. These programs collectively point to generous paid time provisions beyond standard PTO.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits No‑cost mental health support is offered via Lyra, and Forma-administered wallets provide substantial monthly stipends (e.g., Lifestyle and Tech) along with a S.A.F.E. family‑building wallet with a $20,000 lifetime maximum. This combination indicates strong support for everyday wellness and major life events.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco , CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

At Affirm, we help people say yes to the things that matter with flexible, transparent ways to pay over time. No hidden fees, no compound interest, and no fine print—just a smarter way to spend.

Why Work With Us

Who is an Affirmer? /noun/ Someone who believes finance shouldn’t be complicated. We come from a diverse set of backgrounds and we’re driven by the desire to improve lives through honest financial products. We define success by challenging one another to bring our best ideas to every single project—and we have fun while doing it.

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