Senior Software Engineer, Backend – ML Feature Platform

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Senior backend engineer building scalable ML feature infrastructure for Affirm’s pay-over-time platform. Leading delivery, reliability, technical standards, and team development.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team
  • Lead engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems
  • Support team members throughout delivery
  • Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
  • Participate in ideation and articulate technical constraints
  • Partner on decisions considering risks and trade-offs
  • Identify and lead resolution of project, process, technology, and business issues
  • Support operations and availability of team artifacts
  • Create and monitor metrics and escalate issues when needed
  • Support keep-the-lights-on and on-call efforts
  • Set and improve code review and design standards
  • Advocate for quality and ownership through writing and tech talks
  • Develop team talent through feedback, guidance, and leading by example

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin
  • Track record developing highly available distributed systems
  • Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
  • Experience defining technical plans for significant features or system components
  • Elegant, simple, and extensible system design skills
  • Ability to write high-quality, maintainable code
  • Proficiency making significant changes in large codebases
  • Tools and practices for safely modifying large codebases
  • Proactively seeks feedback and takes ownership of professional growth
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field

Benefits:

  • Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package
  • Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
  • 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
  • Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Remote-first work with flexibility within the country of employment
  • Flexible time off
  • Generous holiday calendars
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing employees to buy Affirm stock at a discount
  • Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities
  • In-person onboarding experience for all new hires