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You’ll take on day‑to‑day tasks that move the Search team’s projects forward, writing clear, well‑tested full‑stack code, debugging across a large codebase, and participating in code reviews while balancing speed with system reliability.
The role expects hands‑on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and backend development in Python or Kotlin at scale, plus strong communication, collaborative habits, and either a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
Search is a core growth lever for Affirm’s new Ads business and Marketplace experience, directly shaping how consumers discover and choose products and how merchants engage with the platform.
Ideal for early‑career engineers who have internship or work experience building full‑stack systems, enjoy collaborative problem‑solving, and are proactive about learning and feedback.
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.
Search has become the default way consumers discover where to shop, compare options, and decide what to buy across platforms like Google, TikTok, and even Klarna. As we build a new Ads business and evolve Marketplace into a best in class shopping experience, improving search is one of our highest leverage investments to create an experience users choose and merchants want to invest in.
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Base Pay Grade - J
Equity Grade - 5
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: $130,000 - $180,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $115,000 - $165,000
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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.
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