Builds scalable backend systems and APIs powering financial data connections for millions of users. Collaborates with PMs and designers to ship reliable features, with 1-4 years of engineering experience required.
176k – 244k/yr
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About the role
Responsibilities
Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend or fullstack systems and APIs that power Plaid’s products.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver features that solve real customer problems.
Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code. Participate in reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
Build automated tests, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues in production environments.
Contribute to technical design discussions, share best practices, and help improve how we build at Plaid.
Qualifications
1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship).
Proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale.
Strong problem-solving skills. You turn ideas into practical, maintainable solutions.
High ownership. You are excited to roll up your sleeves and figure things out that don’t have precedent at Plaid.
Collaborative mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with others to deliver results.
Growth oriented. You seek feedback, learn quickly, and take pride in improving your craft.
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