Affirm
Software Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Platform (Continuous Integration)
Affirm, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
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Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)
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Affirm . 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. We are seeking a seasoned
Engineering Manager
to lead our
Continuous Integration (CI) and Build Infrastructure
team. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our development pipelines, enabling engineers across the company to ship high-quality software quickly and confidently. The CI Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment. What You’ll Do
Leadership & Strategy
Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure. Lead and mentor a team of 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.
Systems & Operations
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.
What We Look For
Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains. Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Buildkite, Bazel). Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, 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. Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and growing high-performing teams. This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Grade – P; Equity Grade – 13. Base pay ranges are location-based and part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $225,000 - $275,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $200,000 - $250,000 Location: Remote - US. Affirm is a remote-first company; some roles may require occasional office work. Location & Benefits Details
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company; most roles are remote within the country of employment. Benefits include health coverage, Flexible Spending Wallets, time off, ESPP, and more. References to reasonable accommodations for candidates during the hiring process are included. Legal & Compliance
For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco: Affirm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with relevant ordinances. By submitting an application, you acknowledge Affirm’s Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the
Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)
role at
Affirm . 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. We are seeking a seasoned
Engineering Manager
to lead our
Continuous Integration (CI) and Build Infrastructure
team. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our development pipelines, enabling engineers across the company to ship high-quality software quickly and confidently. The CI Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of systems that support automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment. What You’ll Do
Leadership & Strategy
Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure. Lead and mentor a team of 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.
Systems & Operations
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.
What We Look For
Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains. Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Buildkite, Bazel). Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, 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. Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and growing high-performing teams. This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Grade – P; Equity Grade – 13. Base pay ranges are location-based and part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $225,000 - $275,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $200,000 - $250,000 Location: Remote - US. Affirm is a remote-first company; some roles may require occasional office work. Location & Benefits Details
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company; most roles are remote within the country of employment. Benefits include health coverage, Flexible Spending Wallets, time off, ESPP, and more. References to reasonable accommodations for candidates during the hiring process are included. Legal & Compliance
For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco: Affirm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with relevant ordinances. By submitting an application, you acknowledge Affirm’s Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Affirm by 2x. Get notified about new Software Engineering Manager jobs in Raleigh, NC. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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