Remote Software Engineer II, Backend (Loan Originations & Reporting)

Description:

• Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, allowing consumers to buy now and pay later without hidden fees or compounding interest.
• The Loan Originations & Reporting (LOR) team is responsible for the systems that originate, allocate, and report on every loan globally.
• The team manages mission-critical processes, including loan booking, capital funding, and downstream reporting, requiring high reliability and financial accuracy.
• The culture thrives on openness and collaboration, with engineers driving architectural discussions, supporting peers, and continuously improving through feedback and retrospectives.
• Engineers are expected to take ownership of large-scale systems and engage in growth and development activities.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience in designing, developing, and launching backend systems is required, with proficiency in either Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes is necessary.
• Candidates should be able to transform simple problems into solutions that interact with multiple software components, writing clear, well-tested, and extensible code.
• Comfort in navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback through code reviews is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate ownership of their growth by proactively seeking feedback from team members, managers, and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required for effective collaboration with the global engineering team.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience is required.

Benefits:

• Affirm provides comprehensive health care coverage, covering all premiums for all levels of coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Employees receive generous stipends for spending on technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses through Flexible Spending Wallets.
• The company offers competitive vacation and holiday schedules, allowing employees to take time off to rest and recharge.
• An employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) is available, enabling employees to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.
• Affirm is a remote-first company, allowing employees to work from almost anywhere within the country of employment, with some roles requiring occasional office presence.