Manager, Software Engineering – App Infrastructure

Affirm

. Define and drive the vision and roadmap for Mobile App Infrastructure Engineering at Affirm .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $204,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mobile App Infrastructure Engineering, focusing on app architecture, developer productivity, and performance. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, drive alignment across departments, and deliver consumer-facing mobile applications at scale.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mobile App EngineeringReact NativeTeam ManagementConsumer-Facing Mobile AppsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Mobile App ArchitectureDeveloper ProductivityApp ReliabilityPerformance OptimizationTechnical JudgmentAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationOrganizational Influence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Mobile App PlatformCross-Team CollaborationEngineering Best PracticesUser-Facing FeaturesScaling Mobile Apps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ReactReact Native

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the vision and roadmap for Mobile App Infrastructure Engineering at Affirm
Focus on app architecture, developer productivity, app reliability, performance, and industry best practices
Lead and grow a team of senior engineers building a mobile app platform and tooling
Empower Affirm engineers to ship reliable, performant, user-facing mobile features with high velocity
Build trust and drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and leadership on cross-team efforts
Make hands-on technical contributions regularly

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on mobile app and web engineering experience
3+ years working with React Native
3+ years managing and growing engineering teams
Experience transforming how mobile or web applications were built at a company
Experience building and delivering new consumer-facing mobile apps end to end
Experience scaling at least one mobile app to more than 1 million monthly active users
Proven track record of building alignment and driving outcomes across teams in complex environments without direct authority
Technical judgment to guide architecture, quality, and reliability decisions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational influence skills
Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity rewards may be included in total compensation
Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible time off
Generous holiday calendars
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted Affirm stock
Remote-first flexibility
In-person onboarding experience
Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities