[Remote] Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Online Storage)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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 company is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to manage the Data and Storage Services organization, specifically focusing on the Online Storage team. This role involves leading teams, driving technical decisions, and developing scalable solutions for data management and storage.ResponsibilitiesLead a team of engineers and managers with empathy while fostering a high-performance, ownership-driven & inclusive culture to develop frameworks, systems, and tools for new Affirm productsOversee teams managing storage services including relational and key-value storage infrastructure and tools at scaleUnderstand and drive business and engineering metrics, promoting a culture of reliability, security, and productivityCollaborate with tech leads, program managers, and other engineering managers on security, tools, architecture, planning, and delivery of multiple concurrent projectsWork across the engineering organization and with internal and external partnersProvide leadership and growth opportunities to team members, mentor engineers, recruit, and represent Affirm hiring brandsLead technical decisions, projects, and roadmaps within the Online Storage team, shaping Affirm’s strategy for managing and serving relational and key-value storage workloadsCollaborate with peers, leadership, and stakeholders across platform engineering and product engineering organizationsIn collaboration with tech leads, develop a multi year roadmap to design and implement frameworks, services, and tools for new Affirm products and business needsGuide, tutor, and aid in the professional growth of junior and senior engineers within the teamSkillsSolid leadership and interpersonal skills10+ years of experience in managing multiple diverse and inclusive teams and delivering large cross-functional technical programsProven track record in stakeholder management, ownership, and successful deliveryDepth in cache architecture and lifecycle management: tiered cache design, eviction and TTL policies, warm-up/priming strategies, consistency models, backpressure, and thundering-herd protectionTrack record operating low-latency, high-throughput storage and caching platforms in production: e.g., Redis or Memcached, DynamoDB and MySQL/PostgreSQL/TiDB/Cockroach/Vitess, multi-region topologies, and cross-region replication strategiesCapable of mentorship, cross-functional project execution, and individual contributionStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a growth mindsetExperience in the data infrastructure domain and a passion for leading technical teams and contributing to Open Source solutionsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experienceBenefitsEquity rewardsMonthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spendingBenefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependentsFlexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expensesTime off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and rechargeESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discountCompany OverviewAffirm is a financial technology services company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.affirm.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAffirm has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026, 104 in 2025, 96 in 2024, 133 in 2023, 179 in 2022, 132 in 2021, 57 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.