Staff Software Engineer

Affirm · Data

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Full Time181,000 - 241,000 CAD per yearPosted Aug 26, 2026

Source: Affirm

AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Not available
Category
Data
Salary
181,000 - 241,000 CAD per year
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Staff
Posted
Aug 26, 2026

This role’s source listing does not include Hungary as an eligible location.

Affirm is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Lakehouse Platform architecture from Canada, focusing on Apache Iceberg, Spark, and Snowflake ecosystems.

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Data and Storage Services team, you will drive the technical roadmap for Affirm's large-scale analytical data infrastructure. The role involves designing secure data access, optimizing performance and cost for Snowflake and cloud-native storage, and mentoring engineering teams. You will work cross-functionally to build durable, self-service data solutions that enhance analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence capabilities.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote role based in Canada
Salary range 181,000 - 241,000 CAD
Staff level technical leadership
Focus on Lakehouse Platform engineering
Comprehensive health care coverage

What You’ll Bring

8+ Years of experience in software engineering or data platform engineering
2+ Years of technical leadership experience
Proven experience with Apache Iceberg, Spark, and Snowflake
Proficiency in Python, SQL, or JVM-based languages
Experience with dbt or equivalent data transformation frameworks
Familiarity with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools

What You’ll Get

100% Subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
Dental and vision insurance
Equity rewards
Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending

About the Company

Affirm is a financial technology company that provides consumer financing solutions through a 'buy now, pay later' model. They focus on building honest, transparent financial products and operate with a remote-first engineering culture.

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