Software Engineer I, Frontend (Upfunnel)

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a collaborative, curious Software Engineer I to build reliable and scalable frontend experiences that make Affirm’s value clear before checkout.
• You will build and improve high-traffic frontend experiences across Affirm.js, promotional messaging, experimentation, and developer-facing tooling.
• You will work collaboratively and proactively with your team and stakeholders, bringing them along for your work and helping to create visibility and dialog regarding the risks and trade-offs related to your work.
• You will strike the right balance of speed and quality in your work, ensuring that we hit our business goals while protecting our systems from downtime.
• You will use browser debugging, monitoring, metrics, and testing tools to maintain reliable cross-browser experiences and contribute to operational issues with your team.
• You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities.

Requirements

• You have previous work or internship experience shipping web apps using declarative UI frameworks like React or Vue.
• You have previous work or internship experience working with Javascript/Typescript.
• 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.

About the role

The Upfunnel team builds pre-checkout experiences that help shoppers understand Affirm on merchant sites. As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute to reliable, accessible, and performant experiences across Affirm.js, promotional messaging, experimentation, and developer-facing frontend tooling.

What We Look For

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Pay Grade - J

Equity Grade - CAN 4

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: 101,000 - 151,000 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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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:
• 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.
• We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.
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