Senior Staff Backend Software Engineer (Cards)

About this role

• At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most
• We are reinventing credit cards entirely. We are working directly with card issuers to change how credit is used throughout the world, creating new types of cards that work for both their everyday lives and large purchases with extremely straightforward, flexible terms. We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to take on a critical role in defining and leading technical excellence. You’ll partner with other engineering leaders in revolutionizing the way the team works, shaping the culture of engineering across Cards
• You will lead from the front on AI while holding the bar high on quality. You’ll collaborate with engineering leaders, create and implement technical strategy across full-stack teams, and coordinate closely with stakeholders to build scalable, reliable, and high-performing solutions. You’ll help shape best practices, guide architectural choices, and drive the successful delivery of critical initiatives
• This role requires a high level of technical ability, leadership and project management skills, strong cross-functional communication, and a customer-first mindset
• Lead the vision – Define the technical direction, long-term technical roadmap, and strategic initiatives in Cards
• Be a role model - Lead from the front as an example in using AI to build fast, take initiative, and revolutionize how we work
• Stay close to industry leaders in FinTech, learning from what is happening in the market to build our team
• Work closely with stakeholders across all teams at Affirm to champion and implement technical excellence in conjunction with business results
• Create and influence a strong ownership culture across teams, with high accountability and investment for building for scale and efficiency
• Architect and contribute to decisions on the right platform, tools, an...