Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (zero To One Labs)

Affirm Payments

Remote
Base: $169,000 - $240,000 py; equity: usa 8; benef...
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Ai-first tools and approaches
Ai-assisted development
Agentic workflows
** Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Zero To One Labs team, which focuses on rapidly prototyping and executing innovative ideas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-stack development, particularly with AI tools, and will thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. **

Job Summary

  • Operate within Affirm’s 0 -> 1 innovation lab, Zero To One (ZT1), focused on turning bold ideas into validated new businesses with AI as a core enabler.
  • Work in a small, highly empowered, AI-native team with direct exposure to senior leadership, shaping experiments, defining technical approaches, and influencing product direction.
  • Contribute to early prototypes and scalable AI-driven solutions, balancing speed with sound engineering judgment in a uniquely high-leverage environment.

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** Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Zero To One Labs team, which focuses on rapidly prototyping and executing innovative ideas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-stack development, particularly with AI tools, and will thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. **

Salary

Base: $169,000 - $240,000 per year; Equity: USA 8; Benefits: 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-first tools and approaches
  • AI-assisted development
  • Agentic workflows
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Backend systems at scale
  • Declarative UI frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Eye for product and design
  • Thrive in ambiguity
  • Move quickly
  • Take ownership end to end
  • Balance speed with sound judgment
  • Building from scratch

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Experience with Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
  • Experience shipping web apps using React or Vue
  • Experience defining a technical plan for feature delivery
  • Proficient at making significant changes in a large code base
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

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