Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Powered by Affirm)
Affirm
2 months ago
Remote, United States
Senior / Mid Level
H1B Sponsor
Base Salary
$190k - $240k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team.
- Lead engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems.
- Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Identify and advocate for solutions to project, process, technology, or business issues.
- Create and monitor metrics to support team operations and availability.
- Foster a culture of quality and ownership by setting code review and design standards.
- Develop talent on the team through feedback and guidance.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
- Proficiency in languages like Python or Kotlin.
- Experience with highly available distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
- Ability to define technical plans for significant features or system components.
- Strong skills in making significant changes in large code bases safely.
- Proactive in seeking feedback for personal growth.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents.
- Generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses.
- Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
- Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.
Tech Stack
AWSKotlinKubernetesMySQLPython
Categories
Backend