Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Capacity Modeling)

What this role involves

The Capacity Modeling team ensures Affirm can handle forecasted traffic by building statistical capacity models. The Staff Software Engineer will set technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and ensure system availability.

Skills this posting asks for

• python
• kotlin
• aws
• mysql
• spark
• kubernetes
• elasticache
• dynamodb
• auroradb
• autoscaling
• multithreading

Requirements

• 8 years of experience
• Level: staff

From the employer’s posting

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.The Capacity Modeling team ensures Affirm can safely handle forecasted traffic—espec…