Overview
Introduction
Affirm is a publicly-traded fintech company that helps businesses and consumers finance purchases. It’s a remote-first employer and has embedded DEI into its culture. It runs interactive unconscious bias workshops, is transparent about its diversity hiring progress, and partners with the leading career development platform for Black and Latinx tech professionals. Affirm is led by CEO Max Levchin, who co-founded PayPal and was Yelp’s largest shareholder in 2012.
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Loans • Interest-free Payments • Virtual Credit Card • Savings Accounts
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About the Company
Affirm was founded in 2012 by current CEO Max Levchin, Nathan Gettings, Jeffrey Kaditz, and Alex Rampell. Levchin’s resume includes co-founding PayPal along with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Affirm has entered into several partnerships since launching its app in 2017. These partnerships include Walmart, Shopify, BigCommerce, and Zen-Cart. The San Francisco-based company went public in 2021.
Affirm offers an array of financial products and services, including loans, interest-free payments, virtual credit cards, and savings accounts. Affirm offers an internship program for students and recent graduates. The program mainly focuses on software engineering, and provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and the ability to build a professional network. Prospective employees will find open opportunities in areas such as marketing, f...