Software Engineer II, Backend (Test Infra)

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Key Responsibilities

Own, improve, and maintain integration and E2E test automation frameworks, along with their associated CI pipelines.

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At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer II with strong experience in test automation to contribute to Developer Productivity, with a focus on Test Platform Engineering. The Test Infra team empowers developers to efficiently write, run, analyze, and maintain automated tests. The team’s goals include expanding testing capabilities; building and maintaining testing frameworks; optimizing test orchestration; improving post-run reporting; ensuring the performance and reliability of CI pipelines; introducing AI-driven solutions to enhance developer productivity; and promoting best practices for test automation across the organization.

Responsibilities

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Own, improve, and maintain integration and E2E test automation frameworks, along with their associated CI pipelines.
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Design and implement technical solutions to optimize test execution time and enhance test stability.
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Write technical specifications and ADRs, contribute to technical solution design, and collaborate with engineers across the company.
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Support engineering teams by assisting with triage requests and sharing best practices for quality assurance and test automation.
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Contribute to the evolution of the company’s overall test strategy.
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With the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, you will break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
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This role includes participation in an on-call rotation

An East Coast location to enable smoother collaboration with European colleagues.
3+ years of experience in test automation.
Proficient in both TypeScript and Python.
Hands-on experience with Playwright and Pytest.
Experience in building and optimizing CI pipelines.
Experience with Docker and AWS.
Strong background in quality assurance, test design, and in-depth knowledge of testing techniques and methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in asynchronous communication methods such as tech specs, RFCs, wikis, and project plans.
Experience in building or enhancing test automation frameworks and infrastructure is highly desirable.
Mobile, infrastructure and performance test automation experience will be considered a significant advantage.
Eager to grow and continuously learn new skills.
You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code.
Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders
This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly 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: 165,000 - 225,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: 146,000 - 206,000

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Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

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