Software Engineer I (New Grad 2027) (NYC)

New York · New York City · USD 130,000-180,000 · Hybrid · Posted Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Affirm is seeking a new cohort of graduates for their early career program to work on various tech stacks and teams.
This hybrid role allows early-career engineers to collaborate with tenured mentors while contributing to real-world financial technology projects.

Work on tasks that contribute to the team's projects and goals with support from the team.
Collaborate and communicate proactively with team members and stakeholders.
Create visibility and dialog regarding risks and trade-offs related to engineering work.
Balance speed and quality to meet business goals while protecting systems from downtime.
Contribute to team community by engaging in growth and development activities.
Navigate large code bases and debug existing code.
Provide feedback to other engineers through code reviews.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to translate simple problems or business scenarios into solutions interacting with multiple software components.
Ability to write clear, well-tested, and extensible code.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of professional growth and seek feedback.

Hybrid early career program requiring 3 days a week in-office in New York City or San Francisco for the first year.
After one year, employees may choose to remain hybrid, go remote, or stay in an office.
Remote-first company with flexibility built in.