Senior Software Engineering Manager

Who you are

• You have 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years managing engineering teams and 2+ years managing managers
• You have led a multi-team engineering org through a multi-year technical strategy, breaking ambiguous requirements into deliverables that shipped
• You have the technical depth to guide architecture, reliability and quality decisions across a portfolio of systems. You also let tech leads and architects make the calls
• You make investment and prioritization decisions even when people disagree or consensus is incomplete, and you change course when the evidence changes
• You explain strategy, risk and tradeoffs in terms that make sense to engineers, cross-functional partners and executives
• You have grown managers into senior leaders and built teams where diverse perspectives are included and valued on merit
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field What the job involves
• We are looking for a Senior Manager Software Engineering to lead teams centered around integrations with partners, processors, and internationalization
• Your mission will be to decrease the time it takes for our teams to integrate with external partners dramatically and allow us to launch cards as soon as we launch Affirm in a new country
• You’ll partner with other engineering leaders in revolutionizing the way the team works, shaping the culture of engineering across Cards
• You will lead from the front on AI while holding the bar high on quality
• You’ll collaborate with other managers across the organization to create a psychologically safe team
• You will work closely with stakeholders in the EU and US to build products customers want, and are scalable, reliable, and high-performing
• You'll help shape best practices, guide architectural choices, and drive the successful delivery of critical initiatives
• Hire the right people
• We are still actively growing our teams in Spain and Poland. You will lead the way on hiring
• Build the team culture
• Set a high standard and great team culture in your growing organization
• Lead the vision – Define the technical direction, long-term technical roadmap, and strategic initiatives in Cards
• Be a role model
• Lead from the front as an example in using AI to build fast, take initiative, and revolutionize how we work
• Work closely with stakeholders across all teams at Affirm to champion and implement technical excellence in conjunction with business results
• Create and influence a strong ownership culture across teams, with high accountability and investment for building for scale and efficiency
• Mentor and lead – Guide a strong group of managers and engineers
• On-Call Rotation
• There would be an on-call rotation for this role as a requirement Benefits
• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth