Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Workload Safety)

Affirm's Workload Safety team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to define and enforce workload safety standards for their EKS fleet. Responsibilities include setting standards for CPU/memory, workload isolation, disruption tolerance, leading cross-team initiatives, mentoring, and ensuring infrastructure reliability. The role involves deep Kubernetes expertise and building automation for compliance. The engineer will own standards end-to-end, from research to enforcement, and work closelywith

5+ years of Kubernetes in production, deep understanding of resource management, pod lifecycle, disruption management, experience with admission control (OPA/Kyverno), proficiency in Go or Python, strong debugging skills, track record of leading technical initiatives, and ability to quantify infrastructure impact.