Backend Software Engineer, ML Feature Platform

About

Join Affirm as a Backend Software Engineer focusing on the ML Feature Platform. Leverage your expertise in Python or Kotlin to enhance machine learning systems in a remote-first environment. In this role, you'll design and develop backend systems for Affirm's ML Feature Platform. With at least 1.5 years of experience, your contributions will impact ML capabilities for users like MLEs and analysts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery while managing platform performance and operational metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Break down projects into individual tasks and deliver in phases
• Collaborate with product, design, and analytics teams
• Monitor metrics for team artifacts and escalate issues
• Engage in team growth activities like interviews

Requirements

• 1.5+ years as a software engineer
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin for backend systems
• Knowledge of AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
• Strong debugging and code review skills
• Effective verbal and written communication

Drive machine learning success through your coding and platform building at Affirm.