# Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Search) at Affirm

- Company: Affirm
- What the company does: Buy now pay later without the fees. Flexible payment options with longer plans, lower payments, and no fees. Pay in 4 interest-free or get more time and see your total cost upfront. Backed by Battery, Khosla and Lightspeed.
- Company website: http://www.affirm.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote US
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $230K to $290K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/affirm/jobs/8005406003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/affirm-staff-software-engineer-backend-search/

## About the role

As we build Affirm's advertising platform and evolve Marketplace into a best in class shopping destination, the ability to route and discover is one of the greatest levers for consumer experiences. Search is one of the highest impact surfaces, and we are building a new team that will own not just the recommendations and search experiences, but also explore opportunities to improve customer experience, monetization, and merchant value. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents
- Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you
- Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to
- Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount

Tags: Consumer Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/affirm-staff-software-engineer-backend-search/