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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Load Testing)

Affirm is a remote-first company seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer with expertise in load testing and capacity management to help scale their mission of delivering honest financial products.

Skills

  • Load testing expertise
  • Capacity management experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to lead complex engineering projects

Responsibilities

  • Set technical strategy for capacity planning and load testing
  • Collaborate with engineering organization to understand service load
  • Develop capacity models and load testing frameworks
  • Promote innovative solutions and mentor engineers

Education

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience

Benefits

  • 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
  • Generous stipends for technology and lifestyle needs
  • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Employee stock purchase plan
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Inclusive & Diverse
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Mission Driven
Diversity of Opinions
Work/Life Harmony
Transparent & Candid
Growth & Learning
Fast-Paced
Collaboration over Competition
Take Risks
Friends Outside of Work
Passion for Exploration
Customer-Centric
Reward & Recognition
Feedback Forward
Rapid Growth
Medical Insurance
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Fully Distributed
Flex-Friendly
Some Meals Provided
Snacks
Social Gatherings
Pet Friendly
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Dental Insurance
Life insurance
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Deliver honest financial products that improve lives.

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SALARY RANGE
$232,000/yr - $310,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, remote
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2025

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