Prefer other companies if you have a choice - Software Engineer Affirm Employee Review

1.0
Jan 31, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Affirm tackles some interesting problems. - Performance management standards have historically been lax (although this could be a con for higher achievers).

Cons

During the IPO, Affirm's equity administrator experienced a system malfunction, causing many employees to lose a good chunk of their pre-IPO proceeds. Affirm decided it was not their problem and left employees on their own. Overall a good company to work for, but I would be skeptical of the true value of any stock-based compensation you're offered.

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5.0
Jul 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people and great mission,

Cons

Upward mobility becomes limited for director+

3.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work life balance on most teams

Cons

Career stagnation. You will work with some very mediocre "senior" ICs

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