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Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Ledger Engineering)

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about 13 hours ago
Remote, CanadaStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$181k - $241k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Set technical strategy for the team on a year-long time scale.
  • Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Act as a force-multiplier by defining and advocating for technical solutions.
  • Ensure team operations and availability with proper monitoring and policies.
  • Foster a culture of quality by setting code review and design standards.
  • Develop talent on the team through feedback and guidance.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience designing and launching backend systems at scale.
  • Proficiency in languages like Python or Kotlin.
  • Experience with highly available distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.
  • Background in financial systems, ledgering, or treasury where data accuracy is critical.
  • Ability to deliver major features and write high-quality, understandable code.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.

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 allowing shares of Affirm at a discount.