Software Engineer II, Backend (Infrastructure)

Who you are

You have a solid background in backend engineering with experience in cloud infrastructure — your work has focused on driving financial visibility and cost efficiency in technical projects. You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to articulate technical constraints and make informed decisions. Your analytical skills allow you to monitor metrics effectively, ensuring operational availability and supporting on-call efforts when necessary.

You possess strong programming skills in languages such as Java and Python — you've utilized these languages to build scalable systems and have a good understanding of cloud services, particularly AWS. You are proactive in engaging with your team, contributing to a sense of community, and participating in growth and development activities, including the interview process for new team members.

You are detail-oriented and have a knack for breaking down larger projects into manageable tasks — your ability to deliver work in phases ensures timely completion and effective collaboration with your peers. You understand the importance of balancing technical decisions with financial implications, and you are committed to maintaining high availability while optimizing costs.

Desirable

Experience with data analysis and financial insight is a plus — you have a keen interest in how engineering decisions impact the bottom line. Familiarity with monitoring tools and metrics is beneficial, as is a background in cost engineering or financial technology.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for driving financial visibility and cost efficiency across Affirm's cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with your team to break down larger projects into individual tasks, ensuring that each phase is delivered on time. Your contributions will support the product development lifecycle, where you will work alongside product management, design, and analytics teams to ideate and articulate technical constraints.

You will create and monitor metrics that support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts — this includes escalating issues when necessary and participating in on-call efforts to maintain system reliability. Your role will also involve engaging in growth and development activities, contributing to team culture, and supporting the interview process for new hires.

What we offer

Affirm provides a collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to meaningful projects. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team that values innovation and efficiency. The company is committed to fostering a supportive culture that encourages professional development and community engagement. You will also benefit from flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.