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Software Engineer II, Backend (Decisions Orchestration)
Affirm INC · 🇺🇸 Remote US · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 59 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 40 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Affirm INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles11 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $140k–$190k, median $160k. Most were filed at wage level I (36%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Affirm INC
The US Department of Labor certified 59 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 40 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About 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. Your role will be instrumental in designing the next generation of Affirm’s Checkout Platform to provide a world-class buying experience that puts customers first! We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build out financial products and features providing new levels of accessibility and flexibility to our users. You will work in a fast-paced team environment, designing and implementing new API’s and microservice interfaces to manage every users’ transaction with Affirm. You will also use your technical skillset to find opportunities to improve the performance and reliability of the systems that drive the user journey through purchasing with Affirm. Come join us as we build a beloved, lasting financial services brand predicated on honesty and trust. It’s going to be an amazing ride! What you'll do • Work with technical leaders in the team to design and implement insightful forward-looking approaches that go beyond the direct team and solve large open-ended problems • Actively own components of checkout systems and define their long-term health, while also improving the health of surrounding systems • Collaborate with engineers within our team and across the organization to build the next generation of the checkout platform • Learn and improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes across the checkout platform What we look for • Take Ownership. You enjoy working with product and engineering leaders to develop detailed project definitions, and drive technical decisions within your team • Execute. You have a proven track record of developing, testing, and shipping high-quality software at scale • Collaborate. You communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. If anything, you trend towards over-communication • Build Teams. You grow with engineers around you through sharing your learnings and providing feedback to your peers that will help the team grow • Customer-centric mentality. You are empathetic to the user experience and thoughtful about what we can do to make it better • This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field Tech You Will Use • Python • Kotlin • RPC • Redis • MySQL • AWS • Github Base Pay Grade - L Equity Grade - USA 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 base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $165,000 - $225,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000 #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