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# Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Continuous Integration)

- **Company:** Affirm
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $225,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Free and Open-Source Software, Build Tools, Artifactory
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=707501d8f4ed8695

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Proven experience driving and leading engineering efforts in CI, build systems, or developer productivity domains.

 * Strong background in modern build systems (e.g. GitHub, Buildkite, Artifactory, Bazel).
 * Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
 * Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar) and ability to guide technical decision-making.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term impact.
 * This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field
 * Proficiency with managing build systems and frameworks for large monorepos. Preferred experience in Bazel.
 * Active contributor to open source projects or previous experience with large-scale software development at a leading tech company is a plus.
 * This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field., * You are driven by a passion for CI/CD and possess a deep commitment to enhancing developer experiences.
 * You excel in a collaborative team setting, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.
 * You are proactive, taking initiative to solve complex systems challenges and drive impact across the organization.
 * Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

## Description

+ Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.
 + Ensure fast, reliable feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times, test coverage, and reporting. Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime.
Collaboration & Enablement
*

 + Work closely with across engineering to ensure smooth integrations and deployment workflows.
 + Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to improve productivity through tooling, automation, and best practices. Evangelize CI/CD practices across the organization to raise engineering efficiency standards.
Leadership & Strategy
*

 + Contribute to and help drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.
 + Lead and mentor other CI engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
 + Partner with engineering leadership to align CI systems with broader product and platform goals.


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