Join the Revolution: Reinventing Credit with Honest Financial Products
Affirm is on a mission to transform the credit industry by making it more transparent, flexible, and consumer-friendly. We're giving people the freedom to buy now and pay later without hidden fees or compounding interest. Our innovative approach is changing the game, and we're looking for talented individuals to help us drive this revolution forward.
About the Role: Senior Staff Software Engineer (Reliability)
We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Reliability Engineering team. As a key member of our Infrastructure team, you'll play a crucial role in building and promoting Reliability practices across the organization. This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere and make a significant impact on our ecosystem of honest financial products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and evangelize Reliability best practices, tooling, and frameworks across Affirm's Infrastructure team and beyond.
- Drive the adoption of our SRE Central Model, enabling teams to "operate what they own" with excellence.
- Provide white-glove support for critical services that deliver our most impactful products to customers.
- Synthesize complex technical requirements, designs, trade-offs, and capabilities into clear decisions, influencing product direction.
- Communicate decisions and practices effectively to the engineering organization.
- Mentor and develop technical leaders, fostering a strong engineering culture.
- Develop and implement effective Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
- Lead incident management, post-incident review, and incident analysis.
Essential Qualifications:
- 10+ years of software development experience in languages such as Python, Kotlin, Rust, Java, C++, or GoLang.
- 5+ years of experience in at least two different SRE organizational structures.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure and scaling distributed systems.
- 5+ years of technical leadership on SWE and Reliability teams focused on infrastructure, reliability, and software engineering at scale.
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (k8s) and AWS in a production environment.
- Experience in encouraging a strong engineering culture and improving reliability in a growing company.
- Track record of successfully mentoring and developing technical leaders.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other infrastructure technologies such as containerization, orchestration, and cloud computing.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
- Experience with security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong technical leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to drive change and influence product direction.
- Expertise in Reliability Engineering, SRE, and infrastructure scaling.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work closely with senior and staff engineers.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Affirm, we're committed to helping you grow professionally and personally. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Develop your technical expertise in Reliability Engineering and infrastructure leadership.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, developing your leadership skills.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improvement.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, attending conferences and workshops.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Affirm is a dynamic and inclusive company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a fully remote company, we offer the flexibility to work from anywhere, while still maintaining a strong sense of community and connection. Our culture is built on:
- Transparency and open communication.
- Innovation and experimentation.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Continuous learning and growth.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
- Comprehensive health care coverage, with Affirm covering all premiums for you and your dependents.
- Flexible Spending Wallets, with generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses.
- Competitive vacation and holiday schedules, allowing you to rest and recharge.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.
Join the Affirm Team: Make a Lasting Impact
If you're a talented Senior Staff Software Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the financial technology industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and be part of a company that's revolutionizing credit and making a difference in people's lives.
Seize this opportunity to drive innovation, lead technical teams, and shape the future of financial products. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding new role!
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