Affirm

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity International)

Affirm · Remote UK

Posted 19 days ago

or apply directly on Affirm's site. We never take the application ourselves.

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
No
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 lead the technical strategy for backend systems that support global expansion. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of quality within your team. You will also be responsible for mentoring team members and advocating for technical solutions that drive business impact.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 or system components and writing high quality code
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and understand both low level language idioms and large system architecture
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams

What you get

  • 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
  • Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
  • 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 remote work limitations beyond occasional office requirements
  • Pay range is provided but may vary based on location and experience
  • Role involves significant responsibility in a complex regulatory environment

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.

More roles at Affirm

All 205 open roles at Affirm

Apply to a Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity International) position at Affirm - Jobs near me at Remote UK