Drive impactful data solutions at Affirm as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in database architecture. This remote-first role emphasizes large-scale database design and automation.

As a key member of the Data and Storage Services team, you will bring 5+ years of software engineering expertise to build and operate distributed SQL databases. Your responsibilities include enhancing database reliability, automating control plane functions, and participating in technical decision-making. You'll work alongside talented peers to shape the strategic direction of database technologies and improve performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
• Architect and scale relational and distributed SQL databases
• Automate provisioning, failover, backups, and upgrades




• Design zero-downtime schema and data migrations
• Lead quarterly goals while supporting your team
• Foster collaboration with product management and design

Requirements:
• 5+ years in software engineering
• Expertise in Python, Kubernetes, MySQL, and Terraform
• Hands-on experience with production database deployments
• Familiarity with ProxySQL and connection management
• Proven experience with database performance optimization

Your technical leadership will drive efficiency and innovation at Affirm.
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📌 Senior Software Engineer for Database Infrastructure (New Brunswick)
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📍 New Brunswick