Software Engineer I, Fullstack (Search)

<div class=&quot;content-intro&quot;><p>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.</p></div><p>Search has become the default way consumers discover where to shop, compare options, and decide what to buy across platforms like Google, TikTok, and even Klarna. As we build a new Ads business and evolve Marketplace into a best in class shopping experience, improving search is one of our highest leverage investments to create an experience users choose and merchants want to invest in.<br><br><strong>What You&#39;ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>With the support of your team, you will work on tasks that contribute to the team&#39;s projects and goals.</li> <li>You will work collaboratively and proactively with your team and stakeholders, bringing them along for your work and helping to create visibility and dialog regarding the risks and trade-offs related to your work.</li> <li>You will strike the right balance of speed and quality in your work, ensuring that we hit our business goals while protecting our systems from downtime.</li> <li>You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities.</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>What We Look For<br></strong></p> <ul> <li>You have previous work or internship experience working with Javascript/Typescript.</li> <li>You have previous work or internship experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale and are experienced using Python or Kotlin.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others&#39; code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.</li> <li>Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.</li> <li>You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.</li> <li>This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.</li> </ul> <div> <div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Base Pay Grade</strong> - J<br><strong>Equity Grade</strong> - 5<br><br>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.<br>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.)<br><br><strong>USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year:</strong> $130,000 - $180,000<br><strong>USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year:</strong> $115,000 - $165,000<br><br>#LI-Remote</p> </div> </div> </div><div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;><div> <p><strong>Remote-first with flexibility built in</strong><strong><br></strong>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.</p> <p><strong>Benefits designed for you</strong><strong><br></strong>Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:</p> <ul> <li>Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.</li> <li>Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.</li> <li>Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.</li> <li>Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.</li> </ul> <p>We're committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we're happy to help.</p> <p>For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.</p> </div> <div> <p>By clicking &quot;Submit Application,&quot; you acknowledge that you have read Affirm&#39;s&nbsp;<a href=&quot;https://www.affirm.com/global-candidate-privacy-notice&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Global Candidate Privacy Notice</a> and consent to the use of your personal information as described.</p> </div></div>