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Define the technical strategy for the Decisions Orchestration team, design the next‑gen checkout experience, and own the operational health (monitoring, on‑call, testing, alerting) of core checkout flows.
8+ years building web apps with React or Vue, strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, a track record of delivering major features or deprecations, and excellent written and verbal communication.
The role shapes the key moments shoppers see during checkout, ensuring the experience is fast, clear, and reliable, which directly drives Affirm’s core business of transparent, flexible payments.
A senior engineer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys leading technical direction, mentoring teammates, and collaborating across product, design, and analytics to deliver high‑impact, high‑quality solutions.
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.
Decisions Orchestration owns key moments in Affirm’s checkout flow, from the screens shoppers see to the behind-the-scenes downstream orchestration and state management that power them.
We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Frontend, to set the technical direction for this space. You’ll lead the design of the next generation of Affirm’s checkout experience and raise the bar for frontend engineering across our core checkout flows. Your goal will be to make checkout fast, clear, and reliable.
What you'll do
What we look for
Base Pay Grade - P
Equity Grade - USA 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): $230,000 - $290,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states): $204,000 - $264,000
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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Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:
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