Software Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Platform (...

Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead our Continuous Integration (CI) and Build Infrastructure 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 CI Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment.What You’ll DoLeadership & StrategyDefine and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals.Systems & OperationsOwn the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting.Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime.Collaboration & EnablementWork closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows.Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices.Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards.What We Look ForProven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains.Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Buildkite, Bazel).Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices.Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar) and ability to guide technical decision-making.Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term impact.Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and growing high-performing teams.This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.Affirm offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay, equity, and benefits. The base pay range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on location and experience.Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company, with the majority of roles available remotely. We also offer a range of benefits, including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents, as well as flexible spending wallets and time off.We believe in providing an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-05