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Senior Technical Program Manager

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Senior level
Lead cross-functional technical security programs from planning through delivery. Translate security priorities and risk assessments into roadmaps, coordinate vulnerability remediation, manage dependencies and blockers, facilitate architecture and threat-modeling discussions, and establish processes and metrics that improve security outcomes. Partner with Information Security, IT, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Product teams while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
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At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

About the InfoSec team 

The InfoSec team protects Affirm’s systems and data from evolving threats. We manage security risk, monitor vulnerabilities, and enforce protective controls across the company. The team leads incident response, compliance, identity and access management, and employee training. Our goal is to ensure that security is built into every system and decision at Affirm. We maintain a secure, trustworthy environment so the business can operate and grow with confidence.

About the role

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead programs that protect Affirm’s products, systems, and data. Partnering with Information Security, IT, and Engineering, you will turn complex security priorities into clear plans, drive delivery across teams, and achieve measurable improvements in security and operational health.

What you’ll do
  • You will lead technical security programs from planning through delivery, aligning Information Security, IT, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Product partners on scope, milestones, ownership, and outcomes.
  • You will partner with security leads to translate priorities and risk assessments into executable roadmaps, balancing risk reduction with engineering capacity and business needs.
  • You will engage in architecture reviews and threat modeling discussions, ask questions that clarify technical tradeoffs, and translate security requirements into concrete engineering deliverables.
  • You will manage dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments across teams, resolve blockers, and escalate decisions early with clear options and recommendations.
  • You will coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities and security findings, helping teams meet agreed service levels and establish sustainable plans for complex or long-term issues.
  • You will establish practical planning, review, and decision-making processes that clarify accountability and improve execution as security programs scale.
What we look for
  • You have 8+ years of experience leading complex technical programs, including delivery of information security initiatives across multiple teams.
  • You have practical experience in one or more security domains, such as product or platform security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, or risk assessment, and understand how security frameworks translate into technical controls.
  • You can turn ambiguous goals into achievable plans with clear milestones, dependencies, owners, and success measures, adapting as priorities and risks change.
  • You have improved program delivery through practical processes and meaningful metrics, using evidence and feedback to identify gaps and measure results.
  • You build trust and influence without direct authority, align partners with competing priorities, and communicate complex technical topics clearly across a distributed organization.

Base Pay Grade - L

Equity Grade - 6

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA Pacific base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $165,000 - $225,000

USA Sapphire base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

  • Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
  • Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
  • Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
  • Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.

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