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Remote technical program manager jobs are open across the U.S. in software, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise technology, at companies ranging from remote-first startups to large distributed engineering organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include Pinterest, Ursus, and ServiceNow, with openings from associate-level roles to staff and principal technical program managers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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.
About the InfoSec team
The InfoSec team protects Affirm's systems and data from evolving threats. We manage security risk, monitor vulnerabilities, and enforce protective controls across the company. The team leads incident response, compliance, identity and access management, and employee training. Our goal is to ensure that security is built into every system and decision at Affirm. We maintain a secure, trustworthy environment so the business can operate and grow with confidence.
About the role
As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead programs that protect Affirm's products, systems, and data. Partnering with Information Security, IT, and Engineering, you will turn complex security priorities into clear plans, drive delivery across teams, and achieve measurable improvements in security and operational health.
What you'll do
- You will lead technical security programs from planning through delivery, aligning Information Security, IT, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Product partners on scope, milestones, ownership, and outcomes.
- You will partner with security leads to translate priorities and risk assessments into executable roadmaps, balancing risk reduction with engineering capacity and business needs.
- You will engage in architecture reviews and threat modeling discussions, ask questions that clarify technical tradeoffs, and translate security requirements into concrete engineering deliverables.
- You will manage dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments across teams, resolve blockers, and escalate decisions early with clear options and recommendations.
- You will coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities and security findings, helping teams meet agreed service levels and establish sustainable plans for complex or long-term issues.
- You will establish practical planning, review, and decision-making processes that clarify accountability and improve execution as security programs scale.
What we look for
- You have 8+ years of experience leading complex technical programs, including delivery of information security initiatives across multiple teams.
- You have practical experience in one or more security domains, such as product or platform security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, or risk assessment, and understand how security frameworks translate into technical controls.
- You can turn ambiguous goals into achievable plans with clear milestones, dependencies, owners, and success measures, adapting as priorities and risks change.
- You have improved program delivery through practical processes and meaningful metrics, using evidence and feedback to identify gaps and measure results.
- You build trust and influence without direct authority, align partners with competing priorities, and communicate complex technical topics clearly across a distributed organization.
Base Pay Grade - L
Equity Grade - 6
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 Pacific base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $165,000 - $225,000
USA Sapphire base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
#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:
- 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.
For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.
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.
About the InfoSec team
The InfoSec team protects Affirm's systems and data from evolving threats. We manage security risk, monitor vulnerabilities, and enforce protective controls across the company. The team leads incident response, compliance, identity and access management, and employee training. Our goal is to ensure that security is built into every system and decision at Affirm. We maintain a secure, trustworthy environment so the business can operate and grow with confidence.
About the role
As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead programs that protect Affirm's products, systems, and data. Partnering with Information Security, IT, and Engineering, you will turn complex security priorities into clear plans, drive delivery across teams, and achieve measurable improvements in security and operational health.
What you'll do
- You will lead technical security programs from planning through delivery, aligning Information Security, IT, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Product partners on scope, milestones, ownership, and outcomes.
- You will partner with security leads to translate priorities and risk assessments into executable roadmaps, balancing risk reduction with engineering capacity and business needs.
- You will engage in architecture reviews and threat modeling discussions, ask questions that clarify technical tradeoffs, and translate security requirements into concrete engineering deliverables.
- You will manage dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments across teams, resolve blockers, and escalate decisions early with clear options and recommendations.
- You will coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities and security findings, helping teams meet agreed service levels and establish sustainable plans for complex or long-term issues.
- You will establish practical planning, review, and decision-making processes that clarify accountability and improve execution as security programs scale.
What we look for
- You have 8+ years of experience leading complex technical programs, including delivery of information security initiatives across multiple teams.
- You have practical experience in one or more security domains, such as product or platform security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, or risk assessment, and understand how security frameworks translate into technical controls.
- You can turn ambiguous goals into achievable plans with clear milestones, dependencies, owners, and success measures, adapting as priorities and risks change.
- You have improved program delivery through practical processes and meaningful metrics, using evidence and feedback to identify gaps and measure results.
- You build trust and influence without direct authority, align partners with competing priorities, and communicate complex technical topics clearly across a distributed organization.
Base Pay Grade - L
Equity Grade - 6
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 Pacific base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $165,000 - $225,000
USA Sapphire base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
#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:
- 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.
For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.
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Who's Hiring
- Pinterest10
- Ursus4
- ServiceNow3
- Databricks3
- Cisco2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software20
- Staffing & Recruiting4
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Manufacturing2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote technical program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- 5 or more years managing large-scale, cross-functional technical programs end to end
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Asana
- Experience driving alignment across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification preferred
- Familiarity with agile and waterfall delivery methodologies in a software environment
Tips for Your Remote Technical Program Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote technical program manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-filtered results on generalist boards.
Show async program management in your resume
Remote hiring managers look for evidence that you drive programs without relying on in-person check-ins. Call out written status updates, async decision logs, and distributed retrospectives you owned, not just the programs you delivered.
Prepare your remote setup story before interviews
Remote technical program manager interviews often include a direct question about how you keep distributed engineering teams aligned. Walk through your specific practices: how you run async standups, how you escalate blockers in writing, and how you close alignment gaps across time zones.
Target companies with distributed engineering teams
Remote technical program manager roles are most stable at companies where the engineering organization is already distributed rather than hybrid. Look for organizations that publish engineering blogs, maintain public documentation culture, or list multiple remote engineering roles alongside the program management opening.
Remote Technical Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote technical program manager job?
Remote technical program manager roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, structured async communication, and cross-functional coordination without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for written clarity, comfort with distributed tools like Jira, Confluence, and Slack, and the ability to keep engineering programs on track across time zones. A portfolio of shipped programs, clear stakeholder narratives, and experience running distributed teams gives you a real edge over candidates with equivalent credentials who lack remote-specific experience.
Which companies hire remote technical program managers?
Companies hiring remote technical program managers right now include Pinterest, Ursus, and ServiceNow, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, enterprise software companies, and distributed cloud infrastructure organizations tend to hire this role remotely most consistently.
Can you get a remote technical program manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level technical program manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage ambiguity independently from day one. Remote-first startups and scale-ups are the most open to candidates transitioning from engineering, product, or project coordination roles. Showing a completed program you drove end-to-end, even a volunteer or internal initiative, along with strong async writing samples, opens doors that a resume alone does not.
Do you need a degree for remote technical program manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated technical fluency, program delivery results, and the ability to communicate across engineering and business stakeholders more heavily than a specific credential. A computer science or engineering degree helps in competitive applicant pools, but candidates who can show they have shipped complex cross-functional programs, managed risks in writing, and kept distributed teams aligned routinely land these roles without a four-year degree in a directly related field.
Which industries hire the most remote technical program managers?
Most remote technical program manager openings sit in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Banking & Financial Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire technical program managers remotely because their engineering and product organizations are already structured as distributed teams coordinating across multiple time zones.
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