Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack
Core
Setting technical strategy for the Account Management team within Trust & Safety to build secure, intuitive account security experiences (self-service recovery, fraud prevention) that allow customers to manage and recover access to their accounts.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Fullstack)
Builds
Secure account management features, self-service recovery tools, and security settings for Affirm's checkout platform.
Domain
Fintech / Account Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Technical strategy definition, backend system design at scale, web app development, React/Vue, Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, code review standards, team operations management, mentoring.
Preferred skills
Thriving in ambiguity, cross-functional collaboration, writing and tech talks.
Technologies
Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, React, Vue
Responsibilities
Define and advocate technical solutions and operational processes; ensure monitoring, triage, and alerting for team operations; set code review and design standards; foster a culture of quality; develop talent through feedback and guidance.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
