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You also let tech leads and architects make the calls.\n\nYou make investment and prioritization decisions even when people disagree or consensus is incomplete, and you change course when the evidence changes.\n\nYou explain strategy, risk and tradeoffs in terms that make sense to engineers, cross-functional partners and executives.\n\nYou have grown managers into senior leaders and built teams where diverse perspectives are included and valued on merit.\n\nThis position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\nBase Pay Grade - R\nEquity Grade - Spain 7\nEmployees 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. \nBase pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).\nESP base pay range per year: €119 000 - €155 000\nAdditional benefits include:\nFlexible Spending Wallets for tech, food and lifestyle\nAway Days - wellness days to take off work and recharge\nLearning & Development programs\nParental benefits\nEmployee Resource & Community Groups\nLocation - Remote Spain\nWe are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, but do require that someone is based in Spain for the role.\n#LI-Remote\nRemote-first with flexibility built in\n 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.\nBenefits designed for you \n Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. 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