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Staff Software Engineer (Continuous Integration)
Affirm INC · 🇺🇸 Remote US · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
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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. We are seeking a seasoned Staff Engineer to help drive our Continuous Integration (CI) team. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our development pipelines, enabling engineers across the company to ship high-quality software quickly and confidently. The Staff Engineer will help drive the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment. What you’ll do • Systems & Operations • Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms. • Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting. • Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime. • Collaboration & Enablement • Work closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows. • Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices. • Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards. • Leadership & Strategy • Contribute to and help drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure. • Lead and mentor other CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence. • Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals. What we look for • Proven experience driving and leading engineering efforts in CI, build systems, or developer productivity domains. • Strong background in modern build systems (e.g. GitHub, Buildkite, Artifactory). • Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices. • Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar) and ability to guide technical decision-making. • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term impact. • This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field • Proficiency with managing build systems and frameworks for large monorepos • Active contributor to open source projects or previous experience with large-scale software development at a leading tech company is a plus. • This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. About You: • You are driven by a passion for CI/CD and possess a deep commitment to enhancing developer experiences. • You excel in a collaborative team setting, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions. • You are proactive, taking initiative to solve complex systems challenges and drive impact across the organization. • Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making. Base Pay Grade - P Equity Grade - 13 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: $230,000 - $290,000 USA base pay ran