Posted 2 months ago
Software Engineer I, Frontend (Upfunnel)
@ Affirm
Remote in Canada
Overview
Affirm is hiring a Software Engineer I on its Upfunnel team to build pre-checkout frontend experiences on merchant sites across Affirm.js, promotional messaging, experimentation and developer tooling. The role is remote in Canada (listed provinces only), with base pay of 101,000 to 151,000 CAD per year and a benefits package including 100% subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Build and improve high-traffic frontend experiences across Affirm.js and promotional messaging
- Work with teammates and stakeholders on risks and trade-offs
- Balance speed and quality to protect systems from downtime
- Use browser debugging, monitoring and testing tools for cross-browser reliability
- Engage in team growth and development activities
Requirements summary:
- Prior experience shipping web apps with React or Vue
- Prior experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
- Turn business scenarios into well-tested, extensible code
- Navigate large codebases and give code review feedback
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Tools & skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Software development |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Stock or equity, Employee discount, Home office allowance |
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Affirm
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We create honest financial products that improve lives.
Full company description
At Affirm, we’re using today’s technology to bring significant disruptive innovation to the financial industry. We focus on improving the lives of consumers by delivering simple, honest and transparent financial products. We have roles across a variety of teams, including engineering, product, finance, operations, revenue, marketing, people and more. A note to applicants: Fake job and recruiting scams are on the rise. Affirm will never ask you to pay any upfront fees or send you any checks to purchase equipment during any part of the recruiting process. Affirm only uses legitimate company email address domains (either “@affirm.com” or "@us.greenhouse-mail.io”) to communicate with candidates via email. Affirm is also proud to be a remote-first company! Attracting great people starts by finding talent in different places. That's why we built remote work into the DNA of how we do business—but if an office space is more your style, we have offices in Chicago, New York City, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Warsaw, Madrid and London. Not to mention we have comprehensive and award-winning benefits that were made for you. Interested in learning more? Check out our careers page and apply today! Visit affirm.com/careers for more information.
- LinkedIn followers
- 348,434
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,054
- Reported office locations
- San Francisco, California 94108, US
- New York, NY 10013, US
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, US
- Chicago, Illinois 60654, US
- Toronto, Ontario M5V 3H1, CA
- Madrid, ES
- Warsaw, PL
- London, GB
- Business categories
- Payments
- Lending
- FinTech
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Affirm
- Specialties
- eCommerce
- Payments
- Installment Loans
- Millennials
- Financial Services
- Online Payments
- Retail
- Personal Finance
- FinTech
- Financial Technology
- and Financial Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 7,570,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Affirm, we’re using today’s technology to bring significant disruptive innovation to the financial industry. We focus on improving the lives of consumers by delivering simple, honest and transparent financial products. We have roles across a variety of teams, including engineering, product, finance, operations, revenue, marketing, people and more. A note to applicants: Fake job and recruiting scams are on the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | eCommercePaymentsInstallment LoansMillennialsFinancial ServicesOnline PaymentsRetailPersonal FinanceFinTechFinancial Technology |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 81 |
| View page |
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 Engineering team
The Engineering team builds systems that power Affirm’s mission. We take pride in our craft, building reliable, performant, and scalable solutions that touch every part of the business. Whether we’re enabling new ways to pay, ensuring our platforms can scale to the most demanding levels in the industry, or developing seamless servicing experiences, our focus is on solving complex problems through exceptional engineering.
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 You'll Do
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.
What We Look For
· 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.
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.
#LI-Remote
Remote-first with flexibility built inAffirm 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 youOur 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.
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