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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (PBA - Growth)

Affirm · Remote US

Posted about 3 months ago · $195,000 - $255,000

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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
Yes
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 the Powered by Affirm team, you will lead the development of APIs and solutions that facilitate integrations with Enterprise Merchants and Partners. Your role involves collaborating with product management and design teams, owning quarterly goals, and fostering a culture of quality within your team. You will also be responsible for monitoring system availability and supporting the development of team members through feedback and guidance.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
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
  • Track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
  • Experience defining a technical plan for the delivery of a significant feature or system component
  • Proficient at making significant changes in a large code base
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

What you get

  • 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
  • Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
  • Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) that allows you to buy Affirm stock at a discount

Worth weighing

  • Base pay range varies significantly by location, with higher ranges in specific states
  • Remote-first work environment with occasional in-person requirements
  • No specific mention of team size or structure, which may affect collaboration dynamics

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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