Staff Software Engineer (Continuous Integration)

• 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.
• We are seeking a seasoned Staff Engineer to help drive our Continuous Integration (CI) team.
• This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our development pipelines, enabling engineers across the company to ship high-quality software quickly and confidently.
• The Staff Engineer will help drive the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment.

What you'll do

• Systems & Operations
• Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.
• Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime.
• Collaboration & Enablement
• Work closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows.
• Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices.
• Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards.
• Leadership & Strategy
• Contribute to and help drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor other CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals.

What we look for

• Proven experience driving and leading engineering efforts in CI, build systems, or developer productivity domains.
• Strong background in modern build systems (e.g. GitHub, Buildkite, Artifactory).
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar) and ability to guide technical decision-making.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term impact.
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Proficiency with managing build systems and frameworks for large monorepos
• Active contributor to open source projects or previous experience with large-scale software development at a leading tech company is a plus.
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

About You

• You are driven by a passion for CI/CD and possess a deep commitment to enhancing developer experiences.
• You excel in a collaborative team setting, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.
• You are proactive, taking initiative to solve complex systems challenges and drive impact across the organization.
• Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

Base Pay Grade - P

Equity Grade - 13

• 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.
• 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.)
• USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $230,000 - $290,000
• USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000

#LI-Remote

Remote-first with flexibility built in

• 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.

Benefits

designed for you

Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

• We're committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we're happy to help.
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