Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Card)

Location: Remote Poland 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 We are reinventing credit cards entirely. We are working directly with card issuers to change how credit is used throughout the world, creating new types of cards that work for both their everyday lives and large purchases with extremely straightforward, flexible terms. We are looking for a Senior Manager Software Engineering to lead teams centered around integrations with partners, processors, and internationalization.  Your mission will be to decrease the time it takes for our teams to integrate with external partners dramatically and allow us to launch cards as soon as we launch Affirm in a new country. You’ll partner with other engineering leaders in revolutionizing the way the team works, shaping the culture of engineering across Cards. You will lead from the front on AI while holding the bar high on quality.  You’ll collaborate with other managers across the organization to create a psychologically safe team.  You will work closely with stakeholders in the EU and US to build products customers want, and are scalable, reliable, and high-performing. You'll help shape best practices, guide architectural choices, and drive the successful delivery of critical initiatives. What you’ll do Hire the right people - We are still actively growing our teams in Spain and Poland. You will lead the way on hiring. Build the team culture - Set a high standard and great team culture in your growing organization. Lead the vision – Define the technical direction, long-term technical roadmap, and strategic initiatives in Cards. Be a role model - Lead from the front as an example in using AI to build fast, take initiative, and revolutionize how we work. Work closely with stakeholders across all teams at Affirm to champion and implement technical excellence in conjunction with business results Create and influence a strong ownership culture across teams, with high accountability and investment for building for scale and efficiency Mentor and lead – Guide a strong group of managers and engineers What we look for You have 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years managing engineering teams and 2+ years managing managers. You have led a multi-team engineering org through a multi-year technical strategy, breaking ambiguous requirements into deliverables that shipped. You have the technical depth to guide architecture, reliability and quality decisions across a portfolio of systems. You also let tech leads and architects make the calls. You make investment and prioritization decisions even when people disagree or consensus is incomplete, and you change course when the evidence changes. You explain strategy, risk and tradeoffs in terms that make sense to engineers, cross-functional partners and executives. You have grown managers into senior leaders and built teams where diverse perspectives are included and valued on merit. This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Total rewards We believe the people building honest financial products at Affirm should share in its success. That's why our total rewards are designed to support your health, growth, financial well-being, and future. In service of our mission, we reward employees through a combination of base pay, equity (from parent company), and comprehensive benefits. Base Pay Grade - R 422,000 zł  -  542,000 zł 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). Base pay ranges and placement within those ranges are determined based on several factors, including role, experience, and job-related skills. In addition to base pay, all employees in this role are eligible to receive equity from the parent company each year. This means as Affirm’s parent company grows, employees have the opportunity to share in that growth financially. Equity Grade - 6 (awarded in US Dollars) Affirm Holdings, Inc. Equity Grade example Equity grade: 6 New hire equity: $64,000-$96,000 Annual Refresh: $20,000 Reward equity: $0-$300,000 Affirm also provides flexible spending wallets to all employees for technology and wellbeing related needs, which are reimbursable up to 1390 zł per month. In addition to your compensation, our comprehensive benefits are designed to support you and the people who matter most. Benefits include: Competitive paid time off, paid public holidays, and additional paid Away Days to rest and recharge. Comprehensive private healthcare through Lux Med's Platinum package. A MultiSport card to support your health and well-being. Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally. Family healthcare support through Maven and parental leave support through Parentaly. Mental well-being support through Lyra, including up to 12 confidential counseling or coaching sessions each year for you and your household members. Financial well-being support through Northstar, with unlimited access to Certified. Financial Advisors and planning tools at no cost to you. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion. Eligibility for creative tax benefits, subject to applicable law, role, and company policy. Location - Remote Poland The majority of our roles can be located anywhere in Poland. **This job description is not a contractual document, and is not intended to have binding force.** #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 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. By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.