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AffirmStaff Software Engineer, Mobile (App Infrastructure)
Affirm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its App Infrastructure group to guide the shared mobile foundations that power all other product teams. This remote…
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Affirm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its App Infrastructure group to guide the shared mobile foundations that power all other product teams. This remote position focuses on owning core mobile components such as the design system, networking, CI/CD pipelines, observability, developer tooling, and application availability. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, enjoys small and collaborative technical environments, and can set yearly technical strategies that connect with critical business…
Job Description
Affirm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its App Infrastructure group to guide the shared mobile foundations that power all other product teams. This remote position focuses on owning core mobile components such as the design system, networking, CI/CD pipelines, observability, developer tooling, and application availability. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, enjoys small and collaborative technical environments, and can set yearly technical strategies that connect with critical business initiatives.
In this role, the engineer will act as a force multiplier by establishing operational policies, triage rotations, and robust testing standards while advocating for technical solutions through writing and tech talks. Affirm operates as a remote-first company with flexible time off, monthly spending stipends for technology and wellness, and comprehensive health coverage that fully subsidizes medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependents. New hires may also be eligible for equity rewards and participate in an employee stock purchase plan.
Responsibilities
- Establish technical direction on a yearly timeline and align team efforts with impactful business projects
- Partner with product management, design, and analytics functions to manage technical sustainability, risks, and trade-offs
- Define and advocate for operational processes, technical solutions, and high coding standards
- Supervise operational availability by implementing monitoring, alerting, triage rotations, testing, and playbooks
- Mentor team members through performance guidance, feedback, and leading by example
- Drive large-scale engineering executions, feature deliveries, and system component deprecations
Requirements
- Have seven or more years of experience building and architecting mobile software
- Possess at least four years of hands-on experience using React Native
- Demonstrate proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
- Show direct experience using React Native and Expo, including authoring or migrating native components and modules
- Bring experience handling complex state management inside React applications
- Understand how to execute major React Native SDK updates and debug across the JavaScript and native boundary within the New Architecture
- Stay informed on native operating system releases and their integration into React Native applications
- Demonstrate familiarity with mobile testing and observability instruments like Maestro, Appium, Sentry, Crashlytics, Statsig, and LaunchDarkly
- Maintain up-to-date proficiency in agentic and AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code
- Fulfill either a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or possess equivalent practical experience
Qualifications
- Demonstrate proficiency with Redux Toolkit
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Dental and vision coverage
- Monthly spending stipends covering health, wellness, and tech setups
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars
- Access to an employee stock purchase plan to buy company stock at a discount
- Eligibility for equity rewards through Affirm Holdings, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this job remote?
Yes, this is a remote position. For candidates based in Canada, the role is open to residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies full-time employment.
What salary is offered for this role?
The specific salary depends on factors like experience, job-related skills, and location. For Canadian remote candidates, the annual base pay range is CAD $181,000 to $241,000.
What are the primary technical requirements?
Applicants must have 7+ years of mobile application development and architecture experience, including at least 4 years using React Native, alongside proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
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