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Software Engineer II, Backend

About the role

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks and deliver them in multiple phases
• Collaborate with product management, design and analytics on ideation, technical constraints, risks and trade-offs
• Support the operations and availability of team artifacts
• Create and monitor metrics and escalate when needed
• Support keep-the-lights-on and on-call efforts
• Participate in growth and development activities, including the interview process
• Develop and implement complex software systems for a seamless card checkout experience
• Build scalable systems and experiences powering Affirm Card products

• 2+ years of experience as a software engineer
• Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin
• Familiarity with distributed systems
• Familiarity with AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
• Ability to write high-quality, understandable code
• Comfortable navigating a large code base and debugging others' code
• Experience providing code review feedback
• Ability to design solutions involving multiple software components
• Ability to write clear, well-tested and extensible code
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with a global engineering team

• Equity from the parent company
• New hire equity: $24,000 - $36,000 USD
• Annual Refresh: $7,500
• Flexible spending wallets for technology and wellbeing needs, reimbursable up to 1390 zł per month
• Competitive paid time off
• Paid public holidays
• Additional paid Away Days
• Comprehensive private healthcare through Lux Med's Platinum package
• MultiSport card
• Learning and development programs
• Family healthcare support through Maven
• 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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Eligibility for creative tax benefits, subject to applicable law, role, and company policy
• Health coverage at no cost: 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents
• Monthly tech setup and health and wellness spending stipends
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy Affirm stock at a discount
• Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities