Software Engineer

Who you are

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and ideally, you've completed a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis. You possess one year of experience in software application development, showcasing your ability to design and implement software solutions effectively. Your technical skills include proficiency in Python and Kotlin, which you have used to build robust applications. You are familiar with MySQL and Flask, enabling you to work on database management and web application frameworks. You understand software engineering best practices, including source control, Agile methodology, and code reviews, which are essential for maintaining high-quality code and efficient workflows.

Desirable

Experience with third-party servicing solutions such as Salesforce Service Cloud would be a plus, as it demonstrates your ability to integrate systems effectively. You are comfortable debugging code issues and utilizing data and stack trace analysis to resolve problems efficiently. Your collaborative nature allows you to work well with engineers across the organization, contributing to project definition, technical specifications, and task breakdown.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design, develop, and test high-quality software systems using Python and Kotlin. You will create tools and libraries that provide foundational functionality for web applications, ensuring they are efficient and user-friendly. Maintaining and improving test, build, and release pipelines will be part of your responsibilities, as you strive to enhance the development process. You will advocate for ideas and initiatives by incorporating the needs and opinions of stakeholders, ensuring that the software solutions align with business objectives. Your guidance on core application architectural decisions will drive implementation, and you will collaborate with engineers on project definition and delivery. Additionally, you will provide support for questions around the software systems and the tooling built around the application, ensuring a smooth user experience.

What we offer

At Affirm, you will be part of a team that is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly. We value flexibility and innovation, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work remotely, with occasional travel to various unanticipated worksites nationally and internationally. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to meaningful projects that impact consumers positively.