Staff Software Engineer (Backend (Continuous Integration))
Company: Affirm
Location: Remote US
Salary: $200k - $275k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-05-31
About this role
- We are seeking a seasoned Staff Engineer to help drive our Continuous Integration (CI) team
- This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our development pipelines, enabling engineers across the company to ship high-quality software quickly and confidently
- The Staff Engineer will help drive the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment
- Systems & Operations
- Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms
- Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime
- Collaboration & Enablement
- Work closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows
- Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices
- Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards
- Leadership & Strategy
- Contribute to and help drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure
- Lead and mentor other CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence
- Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals
### Benefits
- Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
- Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
- Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
- Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
- Generous Time Off: Take the time you need...