Manager, Software Engineering – International

Affirm

Engineering Manager leading Affirm’s UK-remote full-stack team building consumer financial products. Owning international product delivery, team growth, technical strategy, and scalable systems.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLead💰 £142,000 - £190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading full-stack engineering teams and managing the software lifecycle for consumer-facing products. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and establish standards for system reliability and performance in a fast-paced, international environment.

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Full-Stack Engineering LeadershipConsumer-Facing Product DevelopmentTeam Development and GrowthCross-Functional AlignmentInternational Product Development

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringProduct DevelopmentSystem ReliabilityPerformance OptimizationScalability StandardsTechnical Roadmap CreationAI-Assisted ProductivityImpact MeasurementDistributed Team BuildingConsumer-Facing Product Scaling

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStakeholder InfluenceCuriosityOwnershipClarity in Ambiguity

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer ScienceDegree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Direct-to-ConsumerFintechInternational MarketsCross-Functional TeamsEngineering Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow a full-stack, Europe-based engineering team delivering Affirm’s direct-to-consumer products across international markets
Own the full software lifecycle from strategy to production for the Affirm App and other Direct-to-Consumer products
Set the technical roadmap and translate international growth objectives into executable engineering plans
Hire, develop, and retain engineers at all levels while creating career growth paths
Drive cross-functional alignment with product, design, data science, and business partners across time zones
Establish standards for system reliability, performance, and scalability for products serving millions of consumers
Foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, AI-assisted productivity, and rigorous impact measurement

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software engineering experience
4+ years leading and growing engineering teams in a product-focused environment
Demonstrated track record of shipping and scaling consumer-facing products, ideally direct-to-consumer or fintech
Experience building high-performing distributed teams
Strong experience developing engineers and creating clarity in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Ability to influence and align stakeholders across product, design, and business functions
Experience with international or multi-market product development
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Clear and confident English communication, written and verbal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity rewards
Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
100% subsidised medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
Health care coverage with all premiums covered for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets with stipends for Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
ESPP enabling employees to buy Affirm shares at a discount
Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process