Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Growth Platform)
Affirm
about 2 months ago
Remote, Canada
Staff+
H1B Sponsor
Base Salary
$178k - $228k/yr
Responsibilities
- Set technical strategy for backend platforms supporting growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with product management and analytics to shape technical direction.
- Define platform abstractions, APIs, and architectural patterns for product teams.
- Ensure robust monitoring and operational practices for business-critical systems.
- Establish design and code review standards, advocating for quality across teams.
- Provide feedback and technical guidance to develop talent within the team.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in designing and developing backend systems at scale.
- Proficiency in languages like Python or Kotlin.
- Experience with distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.
- Track record of leading complex technical initiatives requiring cross-team alignment.
- Ability to deliver major features and write high-quality, maintainable code.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams.
- 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, and lifestyle needs.
- Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
- Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.
Tech Stack
Apache SparkAWSKotlinKubernetesMySQLPython
Categories
BackendFull Stack