Which countries does Affirm hire remote employees in?

Affirm's job board currently lists remote roles in the United States, Canada, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, with Canadian hiring excluding Quebec. Remote employees can live almost anywhere within their country of employment.

Does Affirm have offices remote employees can use?

Yes. Affirm maintains dedicated offices in Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, and Toronto, plus shared workspaces in Seattle, Warsaw, Madrid, and London, all available on a voluntary basis for remote employees. The company also brings teams together in person through offsites, gatherings, and collaborative working sessions.

What are the standout benefits at Affirm?

Affirm covers 100 percent of medical premiums at every plan level for employees and their dependents, and backs that with dedicated mental health programs. Birth and non-birth parents both get 18 weeks of paid leave followed by a 4-week return-to-work transition at full base pay, and an employee stock purchase plan lets you buy Affirm shares at a discount.

What is Affirm's hiring process like?

Applications run through Greenhouse, and Affirm is unusually open about how it screens: AI-powered tools may help compare your resume against role requirements, but the company states that all hiring decisions are made by humans and no candidate is automatically rejected by an AI system. Candidates can request accommodations or an alternative selection process by contacting the recruiting team.

Who thrives at Affirm?

Affirm calls its people Affirmers and looks for candidates who are motivated rather than intimidated by complex problems in consumer finance. The stated values favor transparency and accountability, summed up in principles like people come first, no fine print, and it's on us.

Software Engineer II, Backend (Batch Developer Experience)

Affirm

Remote

Job Description

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.

The Engineering team builds systems that power Affirm’s mission. We take pride in our craft, building reliable, performant, and scalable solutions that touch every part of the business. Whether we’re enabling new ways to pay, ensuring our platforms can scale to the most demanding levels in the industry, or developing seamless servicing experiences, our focus is on solving complex problems through exceptional engineering.

The Batch Developer Experience team makes batch development and testing faster and more reliable at Affirm. As a developer on this team you will partner with product and infrastructure engineers to build the tools and systems that streamline workflows, strengthen testing and ultimately improve the reliability of Affirm’s critical batch workloads.

What you'll do

With the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, you will break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
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 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 contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.

What we look for

You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
You have experience designing, developing and launching backend systems and are proficient in one of Python or Kotlin.
You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and the technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code.
You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.
You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.
This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Base Pay Grade - L

Equity Grade - USA 6

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.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $165,000 - $225,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000

Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.

By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

Health Insurance

Affirm covers 100% of premiums for medical coverage for employees and dependents across all plan levels.

Dental Insurance

Affirm provides 100% subsidized dental coverage for employees and their dependents.

Vision Insurance

Affirm provides 100% subsidized vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

Mental Health Benefits

Affirm runs dedicated mental health programs.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Affirm offers a Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance

Affirm provides life insurance coverage at 2x salary capped at $650K, plus AD&D coverage at the same level.

Disability Insurance

Affirm provides short-term disability at 60% of income up to $2,800 per week, and long-term disability at 60% up to $15,000 per month.

Pet Insurance

Pet insurance is available to employees.

Gender Affirming Care

Affirm covers transgender health care.

Fitness Stipend

Affirm provides a fitness stipend, monthly wellness spending, and gym/wellness reimbursement.

Wellness Programs

Affirm runs broader wellness programs alongside its fitness, mental health, and monthly wellness stipend offerings.

Employee Assistance Program

Affirm offers an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counseling and support services.

Financial

401(k) / Retirement Plan

Affirm offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan including a Roth 401(k) option.

401(k) Match

Affirm matches employee 401(k) contributions.

Equity / RSUs

Affirm grants options, RSUs and PSUs. Options generally vest over four years, 25% at the first anniversary then ratably, with a ten-year contractual term and a three-month post-termination exercise window.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time Off

PTO / Vacation

Affirm offers competitive vacation and holiday schedules with generous time off to rest and recharge.

Paid Holidays

Affirm observes paid company holidays in addition to vacation and Away Days.

Company Shutdown Days

Affirm closes company-wide for a long weekend at least once a month. These paid Away Days are set on regional calendars and are separate from flexible time off.

Sick Days

Affirm provides paid sick days separate from vacation time.

Remote & Equipment

Home Office Stipend

Affirm provides a home-office stipend along with monthly stipends for tech spending to support its remote-first workforce.

Meal Stipend

Affirm provides a food spending wallet, one of several flexible stipend wallets covering food, technology, lifestyle, and family planning expenses.

Company Offsites / Retreats

Affirm holds in-person all-hands gatherings and team-based strategic planning sessions for its remote-first workforce.

Family & Care

Parental Leave

Birth and non-birth parents receive 18 weeks of paid leave, plus a 4-week return-to-work transition program at full base pay.

Adoption Leave

Affirm provides adoption assistance.

Fertility Benefits

Affirm offers fertility benefits including egg freezing and other family planning support.

Caregiver Policy

Affirm offers eligible employees up to 12 weeks of medical leave to care for a parent, child, spouse, domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, or parent-in-law with a serious health condition.

Professional Growth

Learning & Development Budget

Affirm runs learning and development programs that include continuing education stipends, lunch and learns, online course subscriptions, and continuing education during work hours.

Mentorship Program

Affirm offers a formal mentorship program and apprenticeship programs to support employee career development.

Conference Attendance

Affirm funds job training and attendance at industry conferences for employee professional development.

Culture & Perks

Volunteer Time Off

Affirm provides paid volunteer time off.

Employee Resource Groups

Affirm runs employee resource groups, community groups, and diversity-based ERGs that employees can join.

Employee Recognition Awards

Affirm operates an Established Employee Awards program and employee-led culture committees that recognize contributions.

Team Events & Social Budget

Affirm hosts company-sponsored outings, happy hours, and family events for employees and their families.

Job Description

What you'll do

What we look for

Compensation

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

Financial

Time Off

Remote & Equipment

Family & Care

Professional Growth

Culture & Perks

Tech Stack

JavaScript & Libraries

Frameworks

Databases

Infrastructure

Web Servers

CMS & Content

Analytics & Monitoring

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