# Staff Software Engineer - AI & Intelligent Tooling

**Company:** [Plaid](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/plaid)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $208k – $307k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** ai systems, Agentic Workflows, Developer Tooling, internal platforms, Infrastructure, Automation, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Observability, production support
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> Build and operate AI-powered internal tools, platforms, and developer workflows that improve engineering productivity across Plaid. The role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, technical leadership, and experience with developer tooling, infrastructure, or AI-enabled automation.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate internal tools and services used by engineers.
- Integrate AI-powered tools and workflows into core engineering processes.
- Improve the reliability, usability, and performance of existing internal platforms.
- Own systems end-to-end, including production support and iterative improvement.
- Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to deliver practical, high-impact solutions.
- Set technical direction for major areas of the Intelligent Tooling surface and mentor other engineers.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Experience building developer tooling, internal platforms, or infrastructure.
- Exposure to developing AI systems, automation, or agentic workflows.
- Hands-on experience using AI-powered developer tools.
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
- Track record of setting technical direction and leading through influence.

## Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, or observability tooling.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI to improve developer productivity and engineering velocity.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary range of $207,600 to $306,600.
- Equity and/or commission may be provided depending on the position.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

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