JOB AT AFFIRM
Manager, Software Engineering (App Infrastructure)
- Company: Affirm
- Location: Remote (US)
- Posted
- Pay listed by the employer: $230,000–$290,000 a year
- Compare pay: Software Engineering Manager salaries · Affirm salaries
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- Application form: from 35 forms we checked, 30 ask for a cover letter; about 7 questions only Affirm asks per form. What it asks
- Pay benchmark: Software Engineering Manager postings that list pay show a $195K median (358 postings)
- Pay benchmark: Affirm postings that list pay show a $211K median (108 postings)
- H-1B: Affirm has H-1B labor condition applications on file with the U.S. Department of Labor (at least 97 filings, fiscal years 2025–2026). An LCA is not a visa approval. H-1B sponsors hiring now
Job description
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Manager, Software Engineering (App Infrastructure)
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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.
About the Engineering Team
The Engineering team builds systems that power Affirm’s mission. We take pride in our craft, building reliable, performant, and scalable solutions that touch every part of the business. Whether we’re enabling new ways to pay, ensuring our platforms can scale to the most demanding levels in the industry, or developing seamless servicing experiences, our focus is on solving complex problems through exceptional engineering.
About the Role
The App Infra team at Affirm empowers other engineering teams to deliver delightful iOS and Android mobile app experiences to our customers. As the Engineering Manager for the App Infra team, you will own the app architecture, building blocks, and processes that make it easy for Affirm engineers to build user-facing features for our mobile apps with high velocity and quality.
What You’ll Do
Define and drive the vision and roadmap for Mobile App Infrastructure Engineering at Affirm, focusing on app architecture, developer productivity, app reliability, performance, and industry best practices.
Lead and grow a team of senior engineers building a mobile app platform and tooling that empowers other Affirm engineers to ship reliable, performant, user-facing features with high velocity.
Build trust and drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and leadership on cross-team efforts.
Make hands-on technical contributions on a regular basis.
What We Look For
You have 5+ years of hands-on mobile app and web engineering experience, including 3+ years working with React Native and 3+ years managing and growing engineering teams.
You have transformed how mobile or web applications were built at a company.
You have built and delivered new consumer-facing mobile apps end to end.
You have scaled at least one mobile app to more than 1 million monthly active users.
You have a proven track record of building alignment and driving outcomes across teams in complex environments without direct authority.
You have the technical judgment required to guide architecture, quality, and reliability decisions.
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance customer needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
You are a humble, team-first leader who builds a high-trust team culture.
You possess exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational influence skills.
This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
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: $230,000 - $290,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000
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Remote-first with flexibility built in
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.
Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:
Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.
For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
By 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.
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- Contact details: 35 of 35 forms
- Resume or CV: 35 of 35 forms
- Cover letter: 30 of 35 forms
- Work authorization: 2 of 35 forms
- Visa sponsorship: 35 of 35 forms
- Voluntary self-identification (EEO): 35 of 35 forms
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