Manager, Software Engineering – Identity

Affirm

. Lead and grow a well-balanced team of engineers by setting expectations, giving feedback, and developing engineers .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorLead💰 £142,000 - £190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and delivering consumer-facing software solutions. Capable of managing complex projects and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve business outcomes.

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Software Engineering ExperienceTeam ManagementTechnical Strategy OwnershipConsumer-Facing Software DeliveryAnalytical Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringTechnical ArchitectureQuality AssuranceReliability EngineeringIncident ResponseSystem AvailabilityPerformance OptimizationTechnical Initiative LeadershipConsumer System Re-PlatformingExecution Through Ambiguity

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationStakeholder ManagementOrganizational InfluenceTeam DevelopmentCross-Functional Alignment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Consumer-Facing SystemsTechnical DesignRoadmap InitiativesCustomer TrustOperational Toil Reduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow a well-balanced team of engineers by setting expectations, giving feedback, and developing engineers
Own the team’s technical strategy and multi-quarter roadmap
Connect roadmap initiatives to customer trust and business outcomes, including identity verification redesigns and structural improvements
Empower the tech lead and engineers to maintain design and quality standards
Support technical design and cross-functional alignment
Own availability, reliability, and performance of consumer-critical systems
Participate in on-call and incident response and reduce operational toil
Drive alignment across organizations and influence partner experience and foundational team roadmaps
Partner with Product, Design, Analytics, and other Engineering teams on cross-functional efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years managing and growing engineering teams
Proven experience delivering consumer-facing software
Experience driving execution through ambiguity
Technical judgment to guide architecture, quality, and reliability decisions
Experience leading significant technical initiatives end-to-end
Ideally, experience decoupling or re-platforming consumer-facing systems within clear time constraints
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational influence skills
Proven ability to build alignment and drive outcomes in complex environments without direct authority
Either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package
Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
100% subsidised 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 work with flexibility within the country of employment
Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities
In-person onboarding experience for all new hires