Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Card Ledger & Money Movement)
Affirm · Remote US
Posted 15 days ago · $195,000 - $255,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Affirm's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 69% of Affirm's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Affirm
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 the Money Movement & Card Ledger team at Affirm, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining backend systems that manage money movement and bank data integration. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading engineers through problem-solving, and ensuring the quality and availability of systems. You will also focus on mentoring team members and fostering a culture of ownership and quality in code development.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 languages like Python or Kotlin
- Experience developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in defining a technical plan for significant features or system components with elegant and extensible design
- Ability to make significant changes in a large code base safely
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
- Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
What you get
- 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
- Generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
- Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
- Employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
- Vague on the exact nature of the projects or systems you'll be working on
- Remote-first company culture may require occasional office presence for some roles
Summarised from Affirm's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Affirm on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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