Drive the definition and delivery of quarterly and long-term goals, ensuring team’s work aligns with objectives
Influence the design of large-scale data and backend systems across multiple teams
Partner with product, analytics, and design to define data-driven solutions
Ensure high availability and reliability of data pipelines and services
Guide engineers through mentorship, code/design reviews, and technical leadership
Author technical proposals and share best practices to advocate for improvements

Requirements

4+ years of experience designing and building large-scale data pipelines and distributed backend systems
Strong proficiency in languages like Python, Kotlin, or similar
Proven track record of delivering high-volume, highly available systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, Airflow, Spark, and Kubernetes
Experience defining technical strategies for complex, cross-team initiatives
Ability to design elegant, extensible systems that balance short-term needs with long-term scalability
Skilled at building resilient systems with monitoring, alerting, and safe deployment practices
History of mentoring engineers and unblocking teams
Excellent verbal and written skills to influence technical and product decisions

Benefits

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
Away Days - wellness days to take off work and recharge
Learning & Development programs
Parental benefits
Employee Resource & Community Groups
This role is eligible for creative tax benefits, subject to applicable law and company policy

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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