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Software Engineer II, Backend (Post-Transaction)

Affirm · Remote US

Posted 12 days ago · $165,000 - $225,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 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 Software Engineer II on the Backend team at Affirm, you will work on systems that manage post-transaction processes for the Affirm Card, ensuring accurate customer account resolutions and communications. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, breaking down projects into tasks, and supporting the operational availability of your team's systems. You will also engage in team growth activities and contribute to the development lifecycle by providing technical insights and feedback.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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

  • 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems
  • Proficiency in Python or Kotlin
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
  • Ability to write clear, well-tested, and extensible code
  • Experience debugging and providing feedback through code reviews

What you get

  • 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
  • Generous stipends for Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
  • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
  • Role involves on-call efforts which may impact work-life balance
  • Remote-first company with occasional office requirements 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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