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Design, scale, and maintain the reliability of build pipelines and CI systems across multiple services, optimizing build times, test coverage, and monitoring.
Proven CI/build systems leadership, experience with modern tools (GitHub, Buildkite, Artifactory), cloud‑native (AWS, Kubernetes) and IaC, strong programming (Python/Kotlin/Java), and a track record of improving developer productivity.
A robust CI infrastructure enables engineers to ship high‑quality software quickly and confidently, directly supporting Affirm’s mission of providing clear, predictable payment experiences.
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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.
We 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.
Pay Grade - P
Equity Grade - 7
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 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).
CAN base pay range per year: $181,000 - $241,000
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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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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