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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity International) at Affirm

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Compensation

€86,000 – €122,000/yr

Setup
Remote
Location
Madrid, Community of Madrid
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Affirm is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its Identity team to own quarterly technical direction, lead engineers through ambiguous problems, and deliver reliable backend systems for international identity, KYC, user lifecycle, and decisioning work. The role involves designing and shipping Kotlin and Python features, investigating production issues, improving code quality and operational reliability, mentoring engineers, and participating in on-call rotations. Candidates need at least four years of experience building scalable backend systems, distributed systems expertise, and strong communication skills. The position is remote in Spain, with visa sponsorship available, and offers a base pay range of €86,000 to €122,000 per year plus equity and benefits.

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