Manager, Software Engineering (Card Platform)

About Affirm

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.

Role Overview

Affirm’s next frontier is Affirm Card. The Card team is building the first-of-its-kind platform to enable consumers to access Affirm pay-over-time at any merchant that accepts debit or credit cards. Consumers can spend with confidence at any merchant, in-store or online, and know they will be supported by the hallmark trust, transparency, and ‘no gotchas’ that define Affirm products. We are a highly technical & collaborative team, obsessed with delivering the right outcomes to our customers, so our work spans from launching new product features, to getting into the weeds of credit card transaction data, to improving the robustness of our financial platform.  We operate with a high level of technical capability, strong cross functional communication, and a creative mindset.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead strategic initiatives within the card platform. Your team will build backend solutions that enable new card constructs & strategic partnerships, bringing Affirm’s product to even more customers & industries. This is an industry-defining product space, and as the engineering lead, you will have the opportunity to meaningfully influence not only Affirm’s future, but the future of the BNPL industry.

What you’ll do

• Lead a high performing backend engineering team (Kotlin & Python)
• Collaborate with Product, Analytics, Design, Operations, and other engineering teams to develop a technical roadmap that meets customer & business needs
• Coach, develop, retain, and provide thoughtful feedback to team members
• Hold a high technical bar with a bias towards longevity and simplicity
• Foster a team culture around innovation, accountability, empathy, and execution
• Collaborate & align with other engineering leaders across Affirm

What we look for

• 7+ years of Engineering experience, including 3+ years of Engineering Management/Leadership
• Experience and desire to change consumer financial services for the better
• Track record of successfully architecting, building, launching, and growing financial products at scale
• Proven ability to scale and foster a high-performing engineering team
• Strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical rigor, innovative mindset, obsession over product excellence, and an ability to move fast
• Card network experience is a plus
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Compensation & Benefits

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.)