Affirm
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Data)
Remote US · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$195k-$255kDetected 20 hours ago
PythonDistributed SystemsCode ReviewMySQLAWSRESTCommunicationCollaboration
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61Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Green-card follow-through: 71%
Of 7 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 2 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 497 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
Files H-1B transfers
12 transfer filings in the last year, covering 12 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 8 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
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About the role
- Pay Grade - N Equity Grade - 9 Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range.
- Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.
- Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment.
Responsibilities
- You will support your peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
- You will proactively identify project, process, technology or business issues, advocate for them, and lead in solving them.
- You will support the operations and availability of your team's artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting "keep the lights on" & on-call efforts.
- You will foster a culture of quality and ownership on your team by setting or improving code review and design standards for your team, and advocating for them beyond your team through your writing and tech talks.
- You will help develop talent on your team by providing feedback and guidance, and leading by example.
- Own a piece of what you build:
- If you need support, we're happy to help.
Requirements
- You have 4+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin.
- This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- You are proficient at making significant changes in a large code base, and have developed a suite of tools and practices that enable you and your team to do so safely.
- Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
Compensation
- Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range.
- USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $195,000 - $255,000
- USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $173,000 - $233,000
Benefits
- Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility.
- Health coverage at no cost:
- Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
- Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
- Benefits designed for you
Company info
- At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter-giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
This listing is sourced directly from Affirm's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.