Affirm

About Affirm

Affirm is transforming consumer finance by providing honest, transparent installment loans at the point of sale. You empower millions of consumers to make purchases without hidden fees or compounding interest, offering a clear alternative to traditional credit cards. Founded in 2012, Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants, including major brands across various retail sectors, to offer flexible payment solutions. The company's mission is to deliver financial products that improve lives, making banking more accountable and accessible for everyone. This commitment to transparency and consumer well-being drives continuous innovation in payments and responsible lending practices.

How We Work

Affirm embraces a remote-first philosophy, allowing the majority of employees to work from almost anywhere within their country of employment. This approach fosters an inclusive workplace where continuous learning, growth, and engagement are prioritized. You will find a strong emphasis on collaboration and building strong relationships across teams. The company values diversity of ideas and encourages individuals to take ownership of their personal growth, providing training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.

Engineering at Affirm

Engineers at Affirm are building systems that handle billions of dollars worth of transactions annually, directly supporting the company's mission to deliver honest financial products. The engineering team focuses on continually improving product quality and user experience, with a strategy that includes visibility into objective quality measurements, organization-wide accountability, and prioritizing concrete team initiatives. You will encounter a culture of individual responsibility, where engineers are encouraged to think creatively and take action on long-standing bugs. The company employs a blame-free post-mortem culture to learn from outages and understand root causes. You will also find opportunities to work on scalable frameworks, integrate AI/ML capabilities into core financial systems, and contribute to cutting-edge fraud detection and decisioning systems.

Why Join Us

• Drive impactful change in consumer finance by building honest and friendly financial products.
• Work in a remote-first environment that prioritizes flexibility, well-being, and continuous professional growth.
• Contribute to a company that fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation.
• Benefit from comprehensive benefits, including generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses.
• Join a team that values your holistic well-being with robust mental health support and competitive time off policies.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets for Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules, including 'Away Days' for collective recharging.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to buy shares at a discount.
• Competitive parental leave for birth and non-birth parents, including a return-to-work transition program.
• Life Happens Leave program offering 15 days of paid leave for unexpected needs.