Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Streaming)

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Streaming)Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Streaming) role at Affirm.OverviewThe Streaming team at Affirm forms the backbone of several online and offline workloads and drives the strategy for event-driven architecture, stream processing, replication, data exploration, discovery, and validation. We leverage open-source technologies like Kafka, Flink, and Spark, and build our own components as needed to design and operate real-time data processing pipelines that handle massive data across distributed systems. This role requires deep expertise in stream processing technologies and a passion for building scalable, fault-tolerant data infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build data infrastructure systems, services, and tools to handle new Affirm products and business requirements that securely scale over millions of users and their transactions.Build and optimize high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines for critical business applications.Develop frameworks and services used by other engineering teams to manage billions of dollars in loans and power customer experiences.Support the Streaming team that underpins online and offline workloads at Affirm.Improve the reliability and efficiency of the Data Platform at scale and with high availability.Collaborate with ML and Analytics teams to deliver streaming solutions based on various use-cases and best practices.Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain production streaming systems to ensure high availability and reliability of data systems.What We Look For8+ years of industry experience building large-scale production systems.Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or similar streaming solutions for large-scale event streaming and message queuing.Experience building and operating robust and highly available infrastructure.Experience with data platforms like Snowflake, Glue, or Databricks is a plus.Experience with Confluent Platform (Schema Registry, Tableflow) is a strong plus.Expertise with at least one stream processing framework like Spark, Samza, Flink, or Beam.Hands-on experience with Kafka Connect and Kafka Schema Registry components.Solid programming skills in Python, Java, or Kotlin.Experience with Apache Iceberg table format and CDC tools is a strong plus.Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases is a plus.Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.Exceptionally collaborative with a history of delivering complex technical projects and working closely with stakeholders.This position requires equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.Base Pay & BenefitsBase Pay Grade - P; Equity Grade - 13.affirm offers a simple and transparent pay structure based on location, experience, and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards and benefits (including subsidized medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents). USA base pay ranges:CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT: $225,000 - $275,000 per yearAll other U.S. states: $200,000 - $250,000 per yearAffirm is remote-first; most roles are remote, with occasional office presence as needed.BenefitsHealth care coverage – Affirm covers all premiums for you and your dependentsFlexible Spending Wallets – stipends for Technology, Food, Lifestyle, and family-forming expensesTime off – vacation and holidays to rest and rechargeESPP – Employee stock purchase planWe’re committed to an inclusive interview experience for all, including reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. By applying, you acknowledge understanding Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as described therein.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18