Senior Staff Software Engineer, Consumer Engineering (Web Infra)

About the Role

The role requires a high level of technical ability and leadership, with experience in advancing and improving design systems, application architecture, CI/CD, observability, performance, and AI tooling for complex, mission-critical web applications. You will be expected to mentor and grow the team, build relationships with stakeholders, and drive the successful delivery of critical initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Build and drive web development strategy for all frontend teams
• Deliver critical improvements to large monorepo build and deploy systems, focusing on high reliability and performance
• Architect and contribute to decisions on the right platform, tools, and technologies to support consistency and reliability
• Empower web engineers to leverage AI to improve delivery speed, code quality, and developer experience
• Design, implement, and extend core platform components and functionality to enable new products and features to be built
• Plan, design, and build core platform software and systems to scale with an increasing number of users, features, business requirements, partners, and new engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and standards
• Participate in code reviews and ensure high-quality code is delivered

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of experience architecting, building, and scaling web applications for large user bases
• A deep understanding of both current and emerging web technologies, such as React, Typescript, NX, Oxlint, TurboRepo, RSPack, and Vite
• Ability to create and drive a complete technical vision and roadmap
• Track record of successfully leading critical projects and leveraging partner teams for company-wide results
• Extensive experience developing and implementing technical strategy that drove prominent change in system reliability and performance
• Previous project management or people management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based technologies and containerization
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with AI and machine learning technologies

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive base salary
• Equity rewards
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
• Opportunity to work with a talented team and influence the technical vision of the company
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangement
• Professional development opportunities and training programs
• Access to the latest technologies and tools

• Ensure you have a strong portfolio showcasing your experience in web development and engineering, highlighting your ability to lead architectural choices and drive technical vision.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with emerging web technologies and how you stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, demonstrating your strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highlight your track record of successfully leading critical projects and leveraging partner teams for company-wide results, emphasizing your leadership and project management experience.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with AI and machine learning technologies, and how you can leverage them to improve delivery speed, code quality, and developer experience.
• Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with Affirm's mission and vision.