Senior Director, Software Engineering (Machine Learning)

Affirm is seeking a Senior Director to lead their Machine Learning capability, focusing on model development, platform engineering, and business outcomes across underwriting, fraud, servicing, personalization, and AI adoption. The role involves balancing ML investments and working cross-functionally within a matrix organization to establish a culture for rapid experimentation and fast learning.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Machine Learning, AI, or related technical domains
• Experience leading centralized ML teams
• Successful track record in landing key models
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization
• Ability to balance ML and transformer based models
• Experience with growing and retaining talent
• Knowledge of evolving ML landscape

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Flexible Spending Wallets
• Time off
• ESPP
• Employee stock purchase plan