Software Engineer II, Backend (Identity Decisioning)
Affirm · Remote US
- Level
- Not stated
- Type
- full-time
- Mode
- Remote-friendly
- Posted
- 2026-09-24
- Team
- Checkout
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 looking for a Software Engineer to join the Identity Decisioning team, responsible for building backend systems that validates consumer identity in all of Affirm’s products by satisfying regulatory protocols like KYC. The team partners closely with Product, Compliance, Auth, Fraud, and other engineering teams to deliver honest and transparent financial products that help consumers make their purchasing decisions.…
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