Software Engineer II, Backend (Infrastructure)

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Overview

The Cost Engineering Team is looking for a Software Engineer II. The engineer is responsible for driving financial visibility, cost efficiency, and long‑term economic sustainability across our cloud infrastructure. We blend engineering, data analysis, and financial insight to ensure that every technical decision upholds availability while preserving cost efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of work.
• Support peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design, and analytics to articulate technical constraints and partner on decisions that consider risks and trade‑offs.
• Support the operations and availability of the team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” and on‑call efforts.
• Contribute to a sense of community on the team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.

What We Look For

Compensation

Pay Grade - L

Equity Grade - 5

Base pay range : $125,000 – $175,000 per year

Pay structure is simple and transparent, based on location, experience, and job‑related skills. Total compensation may include equity, monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending, and benefits.

Benefits

Affirm is proud to be a remote‑first company. The majority of roles are remote; occasional on‑site work may be required in assigned offices.

EEO Statement

Affirm provides an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities, and offers reasonable accommodations to candidates. By law, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for U.S. positions located in Los Angeles or San Francisco.

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