Joblaze summary

In this role, the Software Engineer II will focus on breaking down larger backend projects into manageable tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery. Proficiency in Python or Kotlin, along with experience in distributed systems and technologies like AWS and MySQL, is essential for success. This position is suited for engineers with at least 1.5 years of experience who are comfortable navigating complex codebases and engaging in team growth activities. Affirm's remote-first approach fosters flexibility while emphasizing a strong community within the engineering team.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 8, 2026. Last confirmed on Affirm's careers page November 8, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Affirm: United States.
Starts above 36% of 14 comparable mid backend roles in Canada that list Python we track (median $94,326 across 3 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 45.9% of 37 comparable mid backend roles in Canada; Kotlin appears in 18.9% of 37 comparable mid backend roles in Canada.

Quick facts

Is the Software Engineer II, Backend role remote?: Yes — Affirm lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?: Affirm lists CAD 133,000–CAD 183,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Software Engineer II, Backend role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Kotlin, Kubernetes, MySQL, Python.
What seniority level is this role?: Affirm targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer II, Backend role at Affirm.

From the original posting

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

The Engineering team builds systems that power Affirm’s mission. We take pride in our craft, building reliable, performant, and scalable solutions that touch every part of the business. Whether we’re enabling new ways to pay, ensuring our platforms can scale to the most demanding levels in the industry, or developing seamless servicing experiences, our focus is on solving complex problems through exceptional engineering.

You will be matched with a team after completing the interview evaluation process. Your recruiter will work closely with you throughout the process to understand your interests and experience to find the strongest team fit.

What you’ll do

With the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, you will break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
You will support your peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
You will support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” & on-call efforts.
You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.

What we look for

You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
You have experience designing, developing and launching backend systems and are proficient in one of Python or Kotlin.
You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and the technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code.
You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.
You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Base Pay Grade - L

Equity Grade - 5

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

CAN base pay range per year: $133,000 - $183,000 CAD

Location - Remote Canada
This remote role is open only to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.

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