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Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)
Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)Affirm • Richmond, VA, US
Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)

Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)

Affirm • Richmond, VA, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Manager, Software Engineering (Continuous Integration)

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Overview

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.
  • Location & Compensation

    Location : Remote - US. Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. The majority of roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to job responsibilities.

    Base Pay Grade – P

    Equity Grade – 13

    Base pay range (USA) : CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT : $225,000 - $275,000 per year. Other U.S. states : $200,000 - $250,000 per year.

    Base pay is 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).

    Benefits

  • Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
  • Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
  • Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • ESPP - Employee stock purchase plan
  • We're committed to an inclusive interview experience for all, including reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. This role may be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco per local ordinances as applicable. By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information as described therein.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
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