Senior Software Engineer, Backend; Online Storage); Fully Remote

• Build and operate the control plane for large-scale distributed SQL databases such as MySQL and TiDB.
• Design and execute zero-downtime schema and data migrations across multi-tenant clusters.
• Own the networking stack connecting services to storage on Kubernetes, including proxies like ProxySQL.

What we look for:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with backend systems at scale.
• In-depth hands-on expertise in distributed databases, SQL tuning, and performance optimization.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive ownership mindset.
• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Monthly stipends for tech, health, and wellness.
• Flexible time off and an employee stock purchase plan.

Affirm provides honest financial products that give people a clear, predictable way to pay over time. It is a remote-first company focused on care, transparency, and flexibility, with a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.