Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity International)
Affirm · Remote Poland
Posted 19 days ago · $48,000-$72,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 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 Staff Software Engineer on the Identity International team at Affirm, you will be responsible for setting the technical strategy and ensuring the execution of critical projects that impact the customer journey and global expansion. Your role will involve collaborating across teams, advocating for technical solutions, and fostering a culture of quality and ownership within your team. You will also take charge of operations and availability, guiding talent development through feedback and mentorship.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- 8+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin
- Extensive track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, Spark and Kubernetes
- Experience delivering major features, system components or deprecating existing functionality in a system through the definition of a technical and execution plan
- Strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with global engineering teams
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and understand both low-level language idioms and large system architecture
What you get
- Base pay range of 365,000 zł - 485,000 zł
- Equity rewards from Affirm Holdings, Inc.
- Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
- 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
- Competitive paid time off, paid public holidays, and additional paid Away Days
- Comprehensive private healthcare through Lux Med's Platinum package
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes
- Role involves significant responsibility in both technical strategy and team management
- Remote work flexibility is available, but some roles may require occasional office presence
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Listed by Affirm on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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