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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Servicing International)

Affirm · Remote Poland

Posted about 3 months ago · $32,000-$48,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Affirm's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
69% of Affirm's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Affirm
high
205 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
2026-10-24

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

The Senior Software Engineer, Backend role at Affirm involves leading a team to develop and maintain backend systems focused on purchase protection for international markets. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, identifying and solving technical issues, and fostering a culture of quality and ownership. The position also includes some full-stack development work and mentoring team members.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
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
  • Experience developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
  • Experience defining a technical plan for significant features or system components
  • Proficient at making significant changes in a large code base
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

  • Exposure to building web apps with declarative UI frameworks (e.g., React or Vue)

What you get

  • Base pay range of 308,000 zł - 428,000 zł
  • Equity from the parent company
  • Flexible spending wallets for technology and wellbeing needs
  • Competitive paid time off and paid public holidays
  • Comprehensive private healthcare through Lux Med's Platinum package
  • MultiSport card for health and well-being

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
  • Role involves occasional front-end work, which may not align with all backend-focused candidates
  • Remote work flexibility is available, but some roles may require in-person work occasionally

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

Listed by Affirm on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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