Frequently Asked Questions about Affirm Careers

At Affirm, feedback is an important part of the culture. From your manager to your teammates, you will receive timely, constructive feedback to help you grow and develop in your role. Your manager will provide regular one-on-one feedback sessions to discuss your performance and growth opportunities, as well as provide feedback on your work. Your peers and colleagues will also provide feedback on your work and offer support to help you be successful.

No, Affirm does not offer tuition reimbursement.

No, Affirm does not currently offer any formal mentorship programs.

At Affirm, the average workday typically involves collaborating with colleagues on projects, attending team meetings and working on tasks related to your role. Teams may also hold regular check-ins and brainstorming sessions. There is also a strong focus on customer feedback and data-driven decision making. Depending on the team, there may also be opportunities to attend external events, such as conferences and workshops.

Affirm has a flat organizational structure. This structure forgoes the traditional hierarchy of upper management, middle management, and lower-level employees. Instead, there are a few core teams that are cross-functional and autonomous, with each team member having a specific role or responsibility. This allows for greater collaboration and improved communication between teams.

Yes, all candidates must pass a background check prior to beginning work at Affirm.

Affirm employees work on projects related to all aspects of the company, including product development, engineering, marketing, finance, business operations, and customer service. Projects range from designing and developing new products, creating marketing campaigns, and analyzing data to improve customer experience.

No, Affirm does not currently offer any wellness programs.

The interview process at Affirm typically consists of a phone or video screening with a recruiter, followed by an onsite panel interview with the hiring manager and other team members. Depending on the role, candidates may also be asked to complete a coding challenge and/or take a skills assessment.

Affirm uses a combination of advanced machine learning and predictive analytics to assess risk and provide financial services. Additionally, Affirm utilizes a secure encryption technology to protect customer data.

Affirm rewards good performance with a variety of incentives, including monetary bonuses, recognition programs, special gifts, promotions, and additional vacation days.

Affirm typically provides performance reviews every six months.

At Affirm, employees are entitled to generous vacation and holiday time. Employees receive 15 vacation days per year, 12 holidays, and 3 floating holidays (to be taken at the employee’s discretion). Vacation days must be taken in full-day increments. Vacation requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance, and employees are encouraged to take their vacation time to relax and recharge.

Yes, Affirm does provide relocation assistance for new hires. This assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis and is tailored to the individual's needs.

Affirm is a financial services company that offers consumers the ability to make purchases and pay for them over time using installment loans. It also provides credit score and identity theft protection services. Consumers can use Affirm to purchase items from a network of online merchants, with loan options ranging from 3, 6, or 12-month payment plans.

Affirm has offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Salt Lake City.

Affirm currently has offices in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

At Affirm, there are a variety of positions available across multiple disciplines, including Engineering, Design, Product, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, Customer Experience, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Human Resources.

Yes, Affirm is open to remote work. They offer flexible work arrangements to their employees, including the ability to work remotely.

Yes. Affirm offers flexible working hours and other benefits, including remote work options, to ensure that employees can find an arrangement that works best for them.