Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Post-Purchase International)

Reposted One Month Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Poland
Remote
301K-401K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services
We create honest financial products that improve lives. Ready to make a difference?
The Role
The role involves leading engineering teams in backend system design and delivery for financial platforms, ensuring quality and collaboration, and mentoring team members.
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.

Join the pioneering Post-Purchase International team at the forefront of Affirm’s global expansion. You’ll help build the foundational platform and customer experiences needed to bring Affirm’s products to a new generation of international markets. The team owns and evolves the end-to-end post-purchase journey across international markets, ensuring that customers can confidently manage their purchases and access experiences tailored to their local needs. Success requires deep collaboration: you’ll partner closely with European engineering counterparts and teams across Affirm’s global Post-Purchase organization to develop cohesive, scalable solutions. If you’re passionate about creating world-class customer experiences and excited by the challenge of launching products in new regions, join us. Help shape the next generation of Affirm’s post-purchase platform and define our presence around the world.

What you’ll do
  • You will be responsible for owning and delivering quarterly goals for your team, leading engineers on your team through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems, and ensuring that everyone is supported throughout delivery.
  • You will support your peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
  • You will proactively identify project, process, technology or business issues, advocate for them, and lead in solving them.
  • You will support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” & on-call efforts.
  • You will foster a culture of quality and ownership on your team by setting or improving code review and design standards for your team, and advocating for them beyond your team through your writing and tech talks.
  • You will occasionally contribute to full-stack development, including working on front-end components to help deliver end-to-end features.
  • You will help develop talent on your team by providing feedback and guidance, and leading by example.
What we look for
  • You have 4+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin.
  • You have a track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
  • You are enthusiastic about occasionally working on front-end code (no prior front-end experience is required).
  • You have experience defining a technical plan for the delivery of a significant feature or system component with an elegant, simple and extensible design. You write high quality code that is easily understood and used by others.
  • You are proficient at making significant changes in a large code base, and have developed a suite of tools and practices that enable you and your team to do so safely.
  • Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.
  • You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.

What would be a bonus

  • You’ve had exposure to building web apps with declarative UI frameworks (e.g., React or Vue) and understand the core principles behind them.

Total rewards

We believe the people building honest financial products at Affirm should share in its success. That's why our total rewards are designed to support your health, growth, financial well-being, and future.

In service of our mission, we reward employees through a combination of base pay, equity (from parent company), and comprehensive benefits.

Base Pay Grade - N
308 000 zł  -  428 000 zł      

Base pay ranges and placement within those ranges are determined based on several factors, including role, experience, and job-related skills.

In addition to base pay, all employees in this role are eligible to receive equity from the parent company each year. This means as Affirm’s parent company grows, employees have the opportunity to share in that growth financially.

Equity Grade - 4 (awarded in US Dollars)

Affirm Holdings, Inc. Equity Grade example
Equity grade: 4
New hire equity: $32,000-$48,000
Annual Refresh: $10,000
Reward equity: $0-$150,000

Affirm also provides flexible spending wallets to all employees for technology and wellbeing related needs, which are reimbursable up to 1390 zł per month.

In addition to your compensation, our comprehensive benefits are designed to support you and the people who matter most. Benefits include:

  • Competitive paid time off, paid public holidays, and additional paid Away Days to rest and recharge.
  • Comprehensive private healthcare through Lux Med's Platinum package.
  • A MultiSport card to support your health and well-being.
  • Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally. 
  • Family healthcare support through Maven and parental leave support through Parentaly.
  • Mental well-being support through Lyra, including up to 12 confidential counseling or coaching sessions each year for you and your household members.
  • Financial well-being support through Northstar, with unlimited access to Certified Financial Advisors and planning tools at no cost to you.
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion.
  • Eligibility for creative tax benefits, subject to applicable law, role, and company policy.

Location - Remote Poland

The majority of our roles can be located anywhere in Poland.

**This job description is not a contractual document, and is not intended to have binding force.**

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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.

By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.

Skills Required

  • 4+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Experience in designing, developing and launching backend systems
  • Proficiency in Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
  • Experience with declarative UI frameworks like React or Vue
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Affirm Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is described as comprehensive, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums and low copays in some plans. Mental-health programs are explicitly included as part of the global benefits offering.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is presented as 18 weeks for birth and non-birth parents with a 4-week full-pay return-to-work transition. Family-forming support such as fertility, egg freezing, adoption assistance, and a dedicated spending wallet is also offered.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible or unlimited PTO and sick time for many roles. The package also features 20 company-wide paid Away Days that add collective rest to the standard leave mix.

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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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