Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Engineering Manager for our Network Growth engineering organization. In this role, you will be responsible for building scalable and efficient solutions to Affirm’s wallet and platform integrations, overseeing all engineering activities, ensuring technical excellence, and achieving the KPIs set for the organization. Our mission is to be the engine of profitable growth for Affirm, growing the merchant and consumer network along the way.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and lead a team of engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development support.
- Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project priorities, resource allocation, and timelines.
- Drive the engineering team to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
- Create a long term technical roadmap that enables the team to keep up with our fast growing business
- Implement best practices in software development, code reviews, and continuous integration.
- Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the engineering team.
- Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing potential risks and issues.
- Participate in strategic planning and resource management discussions with senior leadership.
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
What We Look For
- Proven experience (3+ years) in a senior engineering management role, leading teams in software development or related fields.
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development and engineering best practices.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be proficient in asynchronous communication – written tech specs, RFCs, project plans, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Passion for working with cross-functional teams including other engineering teams across Affirm and external Partners
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top engineering talent.
- Python/Kotlin development experience along with AWS/or other cloud providers
- This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Pay Grade - 15
Equity - R
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
USA On Target Earnings (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $260,000 - $310,000
USA On Target Earnings (all other U.S. states) per year: $232,000 - $282,000
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.
We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
- Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
- Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.
[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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