{"id":1485794,"url":"https://alion.io/job/affirm-staff-software-engineer-backend-continuous-integration","title":"Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Continuous Integration)","company":{"id":572,"name":"Affirm","domain":"affirm.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/affirm","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":70,"open_postings":5,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":68,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"posting_text","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US","CA"],"hiring_countries_total":2,"salary":{"min":181000,"max":241000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":241000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Buildkite","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"GitHub","optional":false},{"name":"Java","optional":false},{"name":"Kotlin","optional":false},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T20:36:46Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T06:04:01Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"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.\nWe 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.\nWhat you’ll do\nSystems & Operations\nOwn the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.\nEnsure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting.\nImplement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime.\nCollaboration & Enablement\nWork closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows.\nIdentify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices.\nEvangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards.\nLeadership & Strategy\nContribute to and help drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.\nLead and mentor other CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.\nPartner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals.\nWhat we look for\nProven experience driving and leading engineering efforts in CI, build systems, or developer productivity domains.\nStrong background in modern build systems (e.g. GitHub, Buildkite, Artifactory).\nFamiliarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices.\nSolid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar) and ability to guide technical decision-making.\nExcellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term impact.\nThis position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field\nProficiency with managing build systems and frameworks for large monorepos. \nActive contributor to open source projects or previous experience with large-scale software development at a leading tech company is a plus.\nAbout You:\nYou are driven by a passion for CI/CD and possess a deep commitment to enhancing developer experiences.\nYou excel in a collaborative team setting, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.\nYou are proactive, taking initiative to solve complex systems challenges and drive impact across the organization.\nDemonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.\nPay Grade - P\nEquity Grade - 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).\nCAN base pay range per year: $181,000 - $241,000\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\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. Here are a few highlights:\nHealth coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.\nSpending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.\nTime off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.\nOwn a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.\nWe’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.\nFor positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.\nBy clicking \"Submit Application,\" you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5152,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible time off"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"},{"name":"Canada","iso":"CA","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Commerce","Financial Services","Buy Now, Pay Later"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T23:12:16Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":68,"reasons":["conf:10","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":241000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/affirm-staff-software-engineer-backend-continuous-integration","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/affirm-staff-software-engineer-backend-continuous-integration.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T12:36:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"assistant","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":730,"day_limit":2000,"remaining_today":1270,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}