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# Manager, Software Engineering (International)

- **Company:** Affirm
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £142,000.0 - £190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fdcd73351a448a57

## About the Role

* You have 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years leading and growing engineering teams in a product-focused environment.
 * You have a demonstrated track record of shipping and scaling consumer-facing products - ideally in a direct-to-consumer or fintech context.
 * You are experienced building high-performing distributed teams, with strong instincts for developing engineers and creating clarity in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
 * You are a strong cross-functional partner, able to influence and align peers and stakeholders across product, design, and business functions.
 * You have experience with international or multi-market product development, with an appreciation for the complexity of operating across geographies and regulatory environments.
 * You hold a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
 * You communicate with clarity and confidence in English (written and verbal).

## Description

* We are looking for a collaborative, accountable engineering leader to grow and scale the team delivering Affirm's direct-to-consumer products across international markets.
 * You will lead and grow a full-stack, Europe-based engineering team building the Affirm App and Direct-to-Consumer products for Canada, the UK, and future markets - owning the full software lifecycle from strategy to production.
 * You will set a clear technical roadmap, translating international growth objectives into executable engineering plans and maintaining clarity on team priorities in a fast-paced, multi-geography environment.
 * You will hire, develop, and retain engineers at all levels; create meaningful career growth paths and hold a high bar for technical craft, reliability, and impact at scale.
 * You will drive cross-functional alignment with product, design, data science, and business partners across time zones, ensuring the team ships with speed and quality.
 * You will champion engineering excellence - establishing standards for system reliability, performance, and scalability on products serving millions of consumers globally.
 * You will foster a culture of ownership and curiosity, where a builder's mindset, AI-assisted productivity, and rigorous measurement of impact are how the team operates every day.


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