Affirm · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Developer Productivity- CI/CD)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$260K/yr - $310K/yr
10+ years expAffirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Developer Productivity (CI/CD & Release). This role involves leading engineering teams responsible for CI/CD and release management, driving improvements in cycle time and reliability, and building systems that make software releasing fast and safe.
Financial ServicesFinTechLendingPayments
Responsibilities
Lead engineering teams responsible for CI/CD and Release Management, ensuring software reaches customers safely and efficiently
Define and deliver a vision, strategy, and roadmap that automates the release process, reduces manual operations, and scales with Affirm’s growth
Drive improvements in developer experience by reducing inner and outer loop durations and eliminating friction in build and deployment workflows
Partner with infrastructure and product engineering teams to build reliable, secure, and high-velocity delivery systems
Significantly improve key metrics for speed, safety, and reliability, including deploy duration, change failure rate, and mean time to restore
Mentor engineering leaders and managers, fostering a culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to build standard practices and automation that improve confidence, reduce risk, and accelerate development
Champion reliability and safety through intelligent guardrails, data-driven decision-making, and experimentation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years leading teams focused on CI/CD, build systems, or release management
Proven experience managing managers or multiple technical teams in a high-scale production environment
Deep understanding of modern CI/CD practices, versioned infrastructure, and software delivery automation
Strong technical foundation in one or more areas: build systems, release pipelines, test automation, or deployment frameworks
Demonstrated success in improving developer productivity and shortening release cycles while maintaining reliability
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across infrastructure, product, and security organizations
Track record of developing high-performing teams through clarity of vision, accountability, and mentorship
Experience in scaling systems and processes that balance developer velocity with operational safety
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 allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
Company
Affirm
Affirm is a financial technology services company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.57BKey Investors
New York Life InsuranceSixth StreetPGIM Fixed Income
2025-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-12-13Post Ipo Debt· $4B
Leadership Team
Max Levchin
Founder & CEO
Robert O'Hare
Chief Financial Officer
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