Senior Backend Engineer — Distributed SQL & Data Platform
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Senior Developer, Database Engineering, SQL Developer
Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect, build, and scale Relational and Distributed SQL databases (MySQL, TiDB) on Kubernetes. You will own the control plane, migrations with zero downtime, and the networking stack for storage access.
You’ll deliver quarterly goals, lead engineers, and partner with product, design, and analytics. This remote-first role emphasizes ownership and scalable data infrastructure.
We have an opening for a Senior Backend Engineer — Distributed SQL & Data Platform in Houston, TX, United States within IT & Technology.
As a Senior Backend Engineer — Distributed SQL & Data Platform, you will play an important part at Affirm in Houston, TX, United States.
We invite applications for the Senior Backend Engineer — Distributed SQL & Data Platform position located in Houston, TX, United States.
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