Senior Manager, Software Engineering; Developer Productivity - CI​/CD

Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Developer Productivity - CI/CD)
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Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly. The Developer Productivity organization accelerates how software gets built, tested, and shipped at  Affirm . As the Senior Manager for Developer Productivity (CI/CD & Release), you will lead teams responsible for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and release management across the engineering ecosystem. You will drive measurable improvements in cycle time, reliability, and safety while building systems and practices that make releasing software fast, safe, and scalable.

What You’ll Do

Lead engineering teams responsible for CI/CD and Release Management, ensuring software reaches customers safely and efficiently.

Define and deliver a vision, strategy, and roadmap that automates the release process, reduces manual operations, and scales with  Affirm’s  growth.

Drive improvements in developer experience by reducing inner and outer loop durations and eliminating friction in build and deployment workflows.

Partner with infrastructure and product engineering teams to build reliable, secure, and high-velocity delivery systems.

Significantly improve key metrics for speed, safety, and reliability, including deploy duration, change failure rate, and mean time to restore.

Mentor engineering leaders and managers, fostering a culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to build standard practices and automation that improve confidence, reduce risk, and accelerate development.

Champion reliability and safety through intelligent guardrails, data‑driven decision‑making, and experimentation.

What We Look For

10+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years leading teams focused on CI/CD, build systems, or release management.

Proven experience managing managers or multiple technical teams in a high‑scale production environment.

Deep understanding of modern CI/CD practices, versioned infrastructure, and software delivery automation.

Strong technical foundation in one or more areas: build systems, release pipelines, test automation, or deployment frameworks.

Demonstrated success in improving developer productivity and shortening release cycles while maintaining reliability.

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across infrastructure, product, and security organizations.

Track record of developing high‑performing teams through clarity of vision, accountability, and mentorship.

Experience in scaling systems and processes that balance developer velocity with operational safety.

Base Pay Grade
R

Equity Grade
9

Pay Range
$206,000 – $256,000 per year

Location
Remote – Canada

Benefits

Health care coverage –  Affirm  covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.

Flexible Spending Wallets – generous stipends for spending on technology, food, various lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses.

Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge.

ESPP – An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of  Affirm  at a discount.

EEO and Accommodations
We believe it’s on us to provide an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

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