Staff Software Engineer (Continuous Integration) at Affirm

<div class="content-intro"><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>We are seeking a seasoned <strong>Staff Engineer</strong> to help drive our <strong>Continuous Integration (CI) </strong>&nbsp;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.</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Systems &amp; Operations<br><br></li> <ul> <li>Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.</li> <li>Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting.</li> <li>Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime.<br><br><br></li> </ul> <li>Collaboration &amp; Enablement<br><br></li> <ul> <li>Work closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows.</li> <li>Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices.</li> <li>Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards.<br><br></li> </ul> <li>Leadership &amp; Strategy<br><br></li> <ul> <li>Contribute to and help drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.</li> <li>Lead and mentor other CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.</li> <li>Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals.</li> </ul> </ul> <h2><br><strong>What we look for</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Proven experience driving and leading engineering efforts in CI, build systems, or developer productivity domains.</li> <li>Strong background in modern build systems (e.g. GitHub, Buildkite, Artifactory).</li> <li>Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices.</li> <li>Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar) and ability to guide technical decision-making.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term impact.</li> <li>This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field</li> <li>Proficiency with managing build systems and frameworks for large monorepos</li> <li>Active contributor to open source projects or previous experience with large-scale software development at a leading tech company is a plus.</li> <li>This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.</li> </ul> <h2>About You:</h2> <ul> <li>You are driven by a passion for CI/CD and possess a deep commitment to enhancing developer experiences.</li> <li>You excel in a collaborative team setting, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.</li> <li>You are proactive, taking initiative to solve complex systems challenges and drive impact across the organization.</li> <li>Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p-small" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong><span data-formula-id="UiWCfEIrRy" data-error="false" data-placeholder="false" data-loading="false" data-inactive="false">Base Pay Grade - P</span></strong></p> <p class="p-small"><strong><span data-formula-id="HGrSJuA6kN" data-error="false" data-placeholder="false" data-loading="false" data-inactive="false">Equity Grade - 13</span></strong></p> <p>Employees new to Affirm&nbsp;<em>typically come in at the start of the pay range</em>. 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.</p> <p>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.)</p> <p>USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $230,000 - $290,000<br>USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000</p> <p>&nbsp;#LI-Remote</p><div class="content-conclusion"><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 "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.affirm.com/global-candidate-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Global Candidate Privacy Notice</a> and consent to the use of your personal information as described.</p> </div></div>