Lead distributed systems for Affirm Card Experiences from a remote Canada setting, combining backend scale, operational ownership, and customer-focused product delivery.
This Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack role connects architecture with the cardholder journey from ordering through everyday use. You will design and launch highly available systems, guide technical direction, and collaborate with product management, design, analytics, risk, and operations. The team uses AI to build faster and improve customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Connect team strategy with critical business-impacting projectsManage availability through monitoring, playbooks, policies,
and alertingAdvocate technical solutions and sustainable operational practicesSet code review and design standards across engineeringDevelop talent through feedback, guidance, and exampleRequirements:
Eight or more years as a software engineerExtensive distributed systems experience using AWS, MySQL, Spark, or KubernetesBackend development experience with Python or KotlinAbility to design, develop, and launch systems at scaleStrong written and verbal communication skillsApply distributed systems leadership, scalable backend development, and operational rigor to Affirm’s high-trust Card product.