Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Search)

Calgary, Calgary region

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Employment type: Full-time · On-site
Posted: October 17, 2026
NOC code: 21231 — Software engineers and designers
Province: Alberta (AB)More in Alberta

Hiring confidence: Sparse posting · 22/100

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At Affim, 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. As we build Affim's advertising platform and evolve Marketplace into a best in class shopping destination, the ability to route and discover is one of the greatest levers for consumer experiences. Search is one of the highest impact surfaces, and we are building a new team that will owner not just the recommendations an…

This role is based in Alberta. The Canadian NOC code for this position is 21231 — Software engineers and designers. Affirm is hiring for this full-time position through Jobily, where you can check how well your resume matches the posting before you apply.

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Average salary for Software Engineer in Alberta

Median $62,400 per year, with most postings between $57,870 and $85,540 (Software engineers and designers, 2026-05, 7 postings). This posting does not state a salary.

NOC code

21231 — Software engineers and designers. The National Occupational Classification code is what Express Entry, provincial nominee programs and Job Bank use to identify this occupation.

Typical qualifications for Canadian employers

A degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus demonstrated work in one or more production languages and frameworks.

Licensing: No licence is needed to write software, but the title "engineer" is protected by the provincial engineering regulators; some employers post the same role as "software developer" for that reason.

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What you'll do

Own the search and discovery platform for Affim's advertising and marketplace
Build and lead search infrastructure and systems
Drive recommendations and routing for consumer experiences
Design and implement high-impact search features
Mentor and lead engineering team
Optimize search performance and relevance

What you'll need

Significant experience building backend systems
Expertise in search and/or recommendation systems
Strong system design and architecture skills
Experience with large-scale distributed systems
Proven track record of technical leadership