Staff Software Engineer, Frontend – Decisions Orchestration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Develop the technical strategy for the team over a year-long period.

• Align technical strategy with key business-impacting initiatives.

• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

• Define and advocate for both technical solutions and operational processes.

• Manage team operations and availability, which includes monitoring, triage rotations, playbooks, policies, testing, alerting, and on-call responsibilities.

• Establish standards for code review and design.

• Promote engineering standards through written documentation and technical presentations.

• Foster team talent by providing feedback, guidance, and leading by example.

• Spearhead the design of the next generation of Affirm's checkout experience and enhance frontend engineering across core checkout flows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in developing and architecting web applications utilizing declarative UI frameworks such as React or Vue.

• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Proven experience in delivering significant features, system components, or phasing out existing functionality through comprehensive technical and execution plans.

• Capable of writing high-quality, comprehensible code.

• Ability to navigate from low-level language idioms to large-system architecture.

• Demonstrated competence in gathering and iterating on feedback from engineering and cross-functional colleagues.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity rewards may be included as part of the total compensation package.

• Monthly stipends available for health, wellness, and technology expenses.

• Comprehensive medical coverage fully subsidized for employees and their dependents.

• Dental and vision coverage provided for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Generous holiday calendar.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) offering discounted Affirm stock.

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• Remote-first work flexibility.

• In-person onboarding experience for all new hires.