# Staff Software Engineer (Continuous Integration) at Affirm

- Company: Affirm (affirm.com)
- Location: Remote US (remote)
- Places: Remote, United States
- Posted: 2026-05-27
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/affirm/jobs/7749580003
- Page: https://ye.saranatour.dev/jobs/staff-software-engineer-continuous-integration-affirm-kn74znamk12923919abcgfap9d8hdtt5

## The posting

Staff Software Engineer (Continuous Integration)
Affirm · Remote US

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.

We are seeking a seasoned **Staff Engineer** to help drive our **Continuous Integration (CI)** team. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our development pipelines, enabling engineers across the company to ship high-quality software quickly and confidently. The Staff Engineer will help drive the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment.

## **What you’ll do**

- Systems & Operations
- Collaboration & Enablement
- Leadership & Strategy

## **What we look for**

- Proven experience driving and leading engineering efforts in CI, build systems, or developer productivity domains.
- Strong background in modern build systems (e.g. GitHub, Buildkite, Artifactory).
- Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar) and ability to guide technical decision-making.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term impact.
- This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Proficiency with managing build systems and frameworks for large monorepos
- Active contributor to open source projects or previous experience with large-scale software development at a leading tech company is a plus.
- This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

## About You:

- You are driven by a passion for CI/CD and possess a deep commitment to enhancing developer experiences.
- You excel in a collaborative team setting, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.
- You are proactive, taking initiative to solve complex systems challenges and drive impact across the organization.
- Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

**Base Pay Grade - P**

**Equity Grade - 13**

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.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $230,000 - $290,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000

#LI-Remote

**Remote-first with flexibility built in**Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

**Benefits designed for you**Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

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