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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity International)

Affirm · Remote Spain

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Affirm's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
69% of Affirm's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Affirm
high
204 stale, 5 reposted of 205 open
Hiring momentum
283 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Affirm's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Affirm.

About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer on Affirm's Identity team, you will design and develop backend systems that enhance the customer checkout experience, focusing on identity checks and compliance across international markets. Your role involves leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality code and operational excellence. You'll also mentor team members and contribute to the overall improvement of the engineering culture.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Affirm as an employer.

What you need

  • 4+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin
  • Experience developing highly available distributed systems using AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
  • Ability to define a technical plan for significant features or system components with elegant and extensible design
  • Proficiency in making significant changes in a large code base and developing tools and practices for safe implementation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams

What you get

  • 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
  • Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
  • Flexible Spending Wallets for tech, food and lifestyle
  • Away Days - wellness days to take off work and recharge
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Parental benefits

Worth weighing

  • On-call rotation is a requirement for this role
  • Remote work is available but candidates must be based in Spain
  • The pay range is provided, but it starts at the lower end for new employees

Summarised from Affirm's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Affirm on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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