This Staff Product Manager role oversees the foundational experience architecture for a consumer fintech platform. You will lead the strategy for shared systems that ensure consistency across mobile and web surfaces.
What you’d own
Foundational experience domains including navigation, information architecture, and design systems
Shared platforms and React Native application stack capabilities
Scalable approaches for onboarding, discovery, and personalization patterns
Experience reviews, standards, and governance processes
Who it’s for
A fit if you…
✓You have 8+ years of experience building consumer technology products at scale
✓You have experience leading large-scale redesigns or foundational experience transformations
✓You excel at influencing roadmaps and driving alignment without direct authority
✓You are comfortable shaping strategy for shared platform capabilities and mobile architecture
Not for you if…
✗You prefer working in a siloed team rather than across multiple organizations
✗You want to own a standalone feature rather than foundational systems and frameworks
✗You prefer direct authority over influencing through organizational alignment
Reading between the lines
The focus on 'shared platforms' and 'governance processes' implies you will spend significant time on internal-facing product work to enable other teams.
The requirement to 'influence roadmaps without direct authority' suggests a high degree of organizational complexity and a need for strong diplomatic skills.
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Location: Remote US
Department: Product Management
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. As a Staff Product Manager on our Consumer team, you’ll help define how millions of consumers experience Affirm across our mobile apps, web experiences, and future consumer surfaces. As the Staff Product Manager, App Platform Experience, you will own the foundational systems, frameworks, and experiences that make Affirm intuitive, cohesive, and scalable. You will define the experience architecture that enables teams across the company to deliver consistent, high-quality consumer experiences while maintaining a clear and unified vision for how consumers interact with Affirm. You’ll partner closely with our Mobile and Web organizations to evolve the shared platforms, systems, and React Native foundations that power Affirm’s consumer experiences. This is a highly cross-functional leadership role that sits at the intersection of Product, Design, Engineering, Research, Analytics, and Brand. What you’ll do Define and drive the long-term vision for Affirm’s core consumer experience across app, web, and future consumer surfaces. Own foundational experience domains including navigation, information architecture, design systems, shared UX frameworks, and platform capabilities. Lead major experience initiatives, including large-scale redesigns and structural improvements to the consumer journey. Partner closely with Mobile and Web Engineering teams to shape the architecture, capabilities, and developer experience of Affirm’s consumer platforms, including our React Native application stack. Help define the shared capabilities, navigation patterns, component frameworks, and platform investments that enable product teams to build high-quality experiences consistently across React Native and web surfaces. Establish principles, standards, and frameworks that help product teams deliver consistent and intuitive experiences. Create scalable approaches for common consumer experience patterns across onboarding, discovery, personalization, engagement, servicing, and account management. Serve as a strong advocate for consumers, ensuring that user needs remain at the center of product and platform decisions. Drive alignment across multiple organizations and influence roadmaps without direct authority. Establish mechanisms that raise the quality bar across the Consumer organization, including experience reviews, standards, and governance processes. Use research, experimentation, analytics, and product judgment to identify opportunities to improve the overall consumer experience. What we look for 8+ years of product management experience building consumer technology products at scale. Demonstrated success leading highly cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and product areas. Strong consumer product instincts and exceptional product taste. Experience owning or influencing core mobile and web experiences, navigation systems, information architecture, platform experiences, or design systems. Experience partnering deeply with Design and Engineering organizations to deliver polished consumer experiences. Experience partnering closely with engineering teams building large-scale consumer applications, including experience working within React Native environments. While deep technical expertise is not required, you should be comfortable shaping product strategy for shared platform capabilities and mobile architecture decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance customer needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational influence skills. Proven ability to build alignment and drive outcomes in complex environments without direct authority. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience You’ll Stand Out If You’ve led major redesigns or foundational experience transformations. You’ve built shared product platforms, frameworks, or systems that enabled multiple teams to move faster while improving experience quality. You have deep expertise in consumer mobile and web experiences and understand the nuances of designing for engagement, trust, and simplicity. You have a track record of defining product principles and influencing organizational decision-making at scale. Pay Grade - P Equity Grade - 13 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 base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $230,000 - $290,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000 #LI-Remote 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. By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.
Affirm is a buy now, pay later platform that lets consumers split purchases into installments at checkout, both online and in physical retail. Unlike credit cards, Affirm shows the exact total interest cost upfront, with no late fees or hidden charges. It's integrated with major retailers including Amazon, Shopify, and Walmart, and processes billions in gross merchandise volume annually. The company went public on Nasdaq in 2021 and has continued to grow its merchant network and consumer base as BNPL becomes a standard payment option.
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