Manager, Software Engineering (Merchant Interfaces) - Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Manager, Software Engineering (Merchant Interfaces)

Remote US

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

The Merchant Interfaces team within Decisions Foundations is growing and we are looking for a seasoned Engineering Manager with a track record of leading high performing teams. You will lead a fast paced team which is responsible for the APIs that Merchants use to integrate with Affirm, and also power some of our top partners like Amazon and Stripe.

We are looking for a highly motivated engineering manager to join us to help fulfill our vision. The work will be challenging due to the speed at which the market is growing, and the work involved will directly impact the growth trajectory of the Affirm merchant network.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a team focused on building and scaling merchant and partner APIs, providing technical leadership for the team, while having a detailed understanding of our business, company goals, roadmap and resource plans.
• Drive planning and prioritization of projects based on product, technical, and business goals by leveraging relevant resources and data.
• Build relationships with people across engineering and other organizations to jointly make decisions necessary to deliver a high-quality, reliable, robust product and service.
• Coach and mentor employees to increase their impact through regular performance development and feedback conversations.
• Foster a respectful and supportive environment for all team members that effectively leverages the diversity of the team.

What We Look For

• 4-6+ years of experience as a software engineer with leadership responsibilities and 3+ years as an engineering manager managing high performing engineering teams.
• Passion for working with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Analytics and Business teams.
• Expert at synthesizing complex business, product, and technical requirements to consistently produce high quality system designs and software.
• Humble and authentic leadership which places the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.
• Experience scaling systems in a service oriented architecture preferred but not required.
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Base Pay Grade - P
Equity Grade - 13

Employees 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.
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.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $225,000 - $275,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $200,000 - $250,000

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.