Manager, Software Engineering; Continuous Integration

Overview

Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration) role  are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead our Continuous Integration (CI) and Build Infrastructure 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 CI Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment.

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.
  • Lead and mentor a team of 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.
• 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.

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains.
• Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Circle
  
  CI, Buildkite, Bazel).
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, 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.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and growing high-performing teams.
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Base Pay Grade - P;
Equity Grade - 13. Base pay ranges reflect location and are part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, 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: $225,000 - $275,000. USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $200,000 - $250,000.

Location: Remote - US. Affirm is remote-first; most roles are remote, with occasional office requirements. Some roles may be office-based due to job responsibilities.

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - stipends for Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - vacation and holiday schedules to rest and recharge
• ESPP - employee stock purchase plan at a discount

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Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level.

Employment type:

Full-time. Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology.