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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack (Marketplace and Consumer Experiences)

Affirm
Location
Remote US
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Consumer Engineering
Salary
$265,000 - $325,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience working across the stack
  • Experience driving architectural improvements in the backend
  • Track record of successfully leading critical projects
  • Extensive experience developing and implementing technical strategy
  • Previous project management or people management experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with React Native, Javascript, or Kotlin
  • Collaborative partnership across engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders
What the job really is

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Affirm, you will lead technical strategy and excellence across core consumer experiences, particularly in Marketplace and Search. Your role involves collaborating with engineering leaders, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring engineers while ensuring the delivery of scalable and reliable solutions. You will also engage with stakeholders to align technical initiatives with business objectives, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.

Benefits
  • 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
  • Generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
  • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
Things to weigh
  • Base pay range varies significantly based on location and experience
  • Remote-first company with some roles requiring occasional office presence
  • No specific mention of the technology stack used, aside from preferred languages
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