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Remote from Spain·Added 3 months ago (last checked 30 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- €57,000 - €87,000 a year
About €3,310 - €4,730 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- Remote from Spain
- Contract
- Permanent
- English
- Required
- Benefits
- Private health insurance





Visa options
Affirm sponsors work visas
Stated in the ad: “We are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, but do require that someone is based in Spain for the role.”
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- You have previous work or internship experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale and are experienced using one of Python or Kotlin.
- You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and the technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
- 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.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Base Pay Grade - J
Equity Grade - 2
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 monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).
We are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, but do require that someone is based in Spain for the role.
ESP base pay range per year: 57,000 - 87,000 EUR
- Type of employment: Contract of Employment
- Flexible Spending Wallets for tech, food and lifestyle
- Away Days - wellness days to take off work and recharge
- Learning & Development programs
- Parental benefits
- Employee Resource & Community Groups
This role is eligible for creative tax benefits, subject to applicable law and company policy
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.
The role
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.
The Collections team, as part of the Repayments area, is on a mission to build a robust platform that will maximize the recovery of delinquent users by sending the right message to the right people at the right time, while monitoring and detecting problems and ensuring high reliability of the engineering systems. Collaborating closely with our product managers, backbook risk teams and other engineering teams, you will effectively manage loans throughout the delinquency phase of their lifecycle and develop and implement recovery strategies.
We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer to build the next generation platform solutions that will allow us to manage our constantly growing volume while maintaining high availability and reliability of the systems. You will work closely with your team mates in the Collections team and Product to build robust collections solutions which will enable us to keep our loans portfolio healthy and help our customers pay on time and recover from any delays.
What you'll do
- With the support of your team, you will work on tasks that contribute to the team's projects and goals.
- On-Call Rotation - There would be an on-call rotation for this role as a requirement
- 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 contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities
How you'll work
The majority of our roles can be located anywhere in Spain.
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.
About Affirm
Affirm is a leading financial technology company that provides buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, enabling consumers to make purchases and pay over time with transparent, fixed payments. Founded in 2012 by Max Levchin, the company has grown into a major player in the fintech space, partnering with over 300,000 merchants, including major retailers like Amazon and Shopify. Affirm's platform offers point-of-sale loans, virtual cards, and savings products, and it is known for its focus on transparency and consumer-friendly financial solutions.
Affirm has established a significant engineering hub in Madrid, Spain, which serves as a key international technology center for the company. The Madrid office focuses on backend, fullstack, and mobile engineering, with roles spanning fraud prevention, card services, and international identity. The company's culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to financial inclusion, making it an attractive employer for international tech professionals. Affirm offers competitive compensation, equity, and a flexible work environment, and it actively hires globally, with many roles in Spain open to English-speaking candidates.
- Industry
- Fintech
- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid
Good to know if you are moving
- Affirm's Madrid office is a major engineering hub, with many roles in backend, fullstack, and mobile development, offering opportunities for international engineers.
- The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ (AFRM) and has a strong brand in the fintech sector, which can be a plus for career growth.
- Affirm offers competitive benefits, including equity, health insurance, and flexible working arrangements, which are attractive for relocating professionals.
- English is commonly used in the Madrid office, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers, though some roles may require Spanish for local market focus.
- Affirm has a global presence with offices in the US, Canada, and Europe, providing potential for internal mobility across regions.
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Additional information
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