Software Engineer II, Full Stack (Capital Orchestration)

As a Software Engineer II at Affirm, your primary responsibilities will include focusing on frontend development, engaging in backend tasks, and handling the development and maintenance of our loan sale Order Management System. You'll also build user-friendly experiences, integrate data pipelines, and collaborate with multiple teams to enhance our capital efficiency and overall system integrity.

To apply for the Software Engineer II position at Affirm, candidates should have at least 1.5 years of software engineering experience. Proficiency in frontend technologies like React or Vue, backend data processing, and experience in building APIs are essential. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience is also required.

A Software Engineer II at Affirm directly influences the company's operations by developing robust systems that manage on-demand transactions efficiently. By improving user experiences and optimizing workflows, you contribute to Affirm's mission of providing effective liquidity and ensuring operational reliability.

A Software Engineer II at Affirm should be skilled in frontend technologies, particularly React and GraphQL, as well as having a solid understanding of backend data processing. Familiarity with batch processing frameworks, building shared component libraries, and using design tools like Figma can also provide a competitive edge.

Affirm prides itself on a collaborative and inclusive team culture. As a Software Engineer II, you'll work alongside diverse engineering teams, product managers, and accountants, ensuring open communication and innovation. The remote-first environment fosters flexibility while encouraging personal and professional growth.

To effectively answer this question, highlight specific projects where you've utilized React, discussing your approach to building intuitive user interfaces. Mention any complex applications you've developed, focusing on the components, state management, and overall user experience.

When answering this question, discuss your methods for managing and processing backend data, emphasizing your experience with batch processing, APIs, and database management. Illustrate with examples that showcase your problem-solving abilities and how you optimize data workflows.

Demonstrate your collaboration skills by sharing examples of how you've previously worked with product managers, designers, or other engineering teams. Highlight communication tools and processes that foster transparency and efficient project deliveries.

Provide insights into your experience in designing products that can handle high traffic volumes. Talk about how you address performance and reliability challenges, and mention any metrics you've used to measure success in your past projects.

Your answer should reflect your commitment to code quality. Discuss techniques such as code reviews, testing frameworks, and continuous integration practices you implement to ensure your code is robust, reliable, and maintainable.

Focus on your understanding of user-centered design principles. Discuss your ability to gather user feedback, perform usability testing, and iterate on designs based on user input and metrics to create seamless experiences.

This is your chance to showcase your problem-solving skills. Choose a specific example, explain the issue, your thought process in approaching the problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and the ultimate result.

Explain your task management strategy by discussing tools or methodologies you use (like Agile or Kanban). Share your approach to breaking down tasks, setting deadlines, and ensuring you meet project goals while balancing multiple responsibilities.

Mention your experience with version control systems like Git and any collaborative tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) you’ve used. Explain how these tools help you maintain workflow organization and team communication.

Discuss the importance of open dialogue and listening to different perspectives. Share your approach to resolving conflicts professionally, weighing the pros and cons of different decisions to reach a consensus while keeping the team's goal in focus.