Manager, Software Engineering - Merchant Data P... @ Affirm
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About Affirm
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
About the Merchant Data Platform Role
The Merchant Data Platform is a backend, foundational service responsible for merchant data and identity across all merchant touchpoints. It supports millions of requests per day, ensures strict availability and latency SLAs, and maintains sophisticated pipelines for merchant identification, risk analysis, and fraud detection.
What You’ll Do as Manager, Software Engineering - Merchant Data Platform
- Lead, mentor, and grow an engineering team building backend services.
- Coordinate with the US team to align roadmaps and strategic goals.
- Improve code quality, testing, and design through mentorship.
- Ensure system availability, reliability, and performance.
- Partner with product managers and other engineering teams.
- Engage with senior management and build cross-functional relationships.
What We Look For
- 7+ years in software engineering with leadership experience.
- Experience managing high-performing engineering teams.
- Fluency in back end development and scalable product design.
- Strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills.
- Exposure to basic accounting principles is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Base pay range is approximately 101,000 € to 131,000 € per year, based on multiple factors including location and experience. The role includes benefits such as health coverage, flexible spending wallets, wellness days, learning programs, parental benefits, and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
Additional Role Information
This position is remote within Spain and falls under a Contract of Employment. Affirm is a remote-first company with occasional requirements to work from designated offices if needed.
Key skills/competency
- Leadership
- Backend Development
- Team Mentorship
- System Reliability
- Strategic Alignment
- Cross-team Collaboration
- Risk Analysis
- Fraud Detection
- Data Management
- Scalability
How to Get Hired at Affirm
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Affirm's culture: Understand their mission and values.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership and backend skills.
- Showcase results: Use measurable accomplishments.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review system reliability and scaling.
- Engage directly: Reach out to hiring managers via email.