Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Cards)
Affirm · Remote US
- Level
- Staff
- Type
- full-time
- Mode
- Remote-friendly
- Posted
- 2026-10-14
- Team
- Consumer Engineering
Role description
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. We are reinventing credit cards entirely. We are working directly with card issuers to change how credit is used throughout the world, creating new types of cards that work for both their everyday lives and large purchases with extremely straightforward, flexible terms. We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to take on a critical role in defining and leading technical excellence. You’ll partner with other engineering leaders in revolutionizing the way the team works, shaping the culture of engineering across Cards.…
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