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Affirm hires Software Engineering Managers to lead fintech product teams building buy-now-pay-later infrastructure and credit technology. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering leadership roles, supporting candidates through H-1B, Green Card, OPT, and TN pathways.
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INTRODUCTION
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead our Continuous Integration (CI) and Build Infrastructure 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 CI Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do
- Leadership & Strategy
- Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.
- Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals.
- Systems & Operations
- Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.
- Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting.
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Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime.
-
Collaboration & Enablement
- Work closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows.
- Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices.
- Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains.
- Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Buildkite, Bazel).
- Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, 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.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and growing high-performing teams.
- This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
COMPENSATION
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: $225,000 - $275,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $200,000 - $250,000
LOCATION
Location: Remote - US
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.
BENEFITS
We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
- Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
- Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.
[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.

INTRODUCTION
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead our Continuous Integration (CI) and Build Infrastructure 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 CI Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do
- Leadership & Strategy
- Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.
- Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals.
- Systems & Operations
- Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.
- Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting.
-
Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime.
-
Collaboration & Enablement
- Work closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows.
- Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices.
- Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains.
- Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Buildkite, Bazel).
- Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, 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.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and growing high-performing teams.
- This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
COMPENSATION
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: $225,000 - $275,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $200,000 - $250,000
LOCATION
Location: Remote - US
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.
BENEFITS
We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
- Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
- Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.
[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.
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Frame your fintech leadership credentials early
Affirm's engineering manager roles sit at the intersection of financial systems and consumer tech. Before applying, document experience leading teams that shipped payments, lending, or credit products. Generic SWE management experience reads weaker than domain-adjacent background.
Target teams building core credit infrastructure
Affirm's highest-volume engineering hiring concentrates around underwriting, decisioning, and merchant integrations. Positions on these teams are more likely to have active headcount and established sponsorship precedents than newer experimental product areas.
Understand what H-1B sponsorship means for managers
H-1B eligibility for engineering managers requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Ensure your offer letter describes the position with specific technical responsibilities, not broad people-management language that could weaken the petition.
Ask explicitly about PERM timing during negotiation
Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 requires PERM labor certification with DOL, a process that can take two or more years. Raise the question of when Affirm initiates PERM for engineering managers during offer negotiation, not after you've started.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Affirm openings by visa type
Affirm posts Software Engineering Manager roles across multiple teams and locations. Use Migrate Mate to filter active Affirm listings by the visa categories you qualify for, so you're targeting roles where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than assuming it applies universally.
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Does Affirm sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineering Managers?
Yes, Affirm sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineering Manager roles. Because these positions require specialized technical and leadership qualifications, they generally meet USCIS specialty occupation standards. Affirm has an established track record of sponsoring engineering leadership across multiple visa types, including H-1B transfers from other employers, which avoids the lottery entirely.
Which visa types does Affirm support for Software Engineering Manager roles?
Affirm supports H-1B, F-1 OPT and CPT, TN, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Software Engineering Manager positions. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. Green Card sponsorship typically begins after an employee has been with the company and involves PERM labor certification through the DOL.
What qualifications does Affirm expect for Software Engineering Manager candidates?
Affirm's Software Engineering Manager roles typically require a computer science or related engineering degree and experience leading teams shipping production software at scale. Background in fintech, payments, or credit systems is a significant differentiator. Managers are expected to contribute technically, not just oversee execution, so hands-on engineering depth matters throughout the interview process.
How do I apply for Software Engineering Manager jobs at Affirm?
You can find and apply for Software Engineering Manager roles at Affirm directly through Affirm's careers page or by using Migrate Mate, which aggregates Affirm's open positions and filters by visa sponsorship eligibility. Applying through a referral from a current Affirm engineer significantly increases visibility with their recruiting team, particularly for manager-level roles where internal vetting carries weight.
How do I time my application to Affirm around my visa status?
If you're on F-1 OPT, apply at least three to four months before your OPT expires to leave room for offer negotiation and H-1B cap filing in April. H-1B cap petitions have an October 1 start date, so if your OPT expires between April and September, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges the gap. Confirm your specific dates with an immigration attorney before committing to a start date with Affirm.
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