Software Engineer, Backend
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.
Software Engineer, Backend
Builds and maintains scalable backend systems and APIs powering financial connectivity for millions. Collaborates with PMs and designers to ship reliable features at scale, with 1-4 years experience required.
176k – 244kSan Francisco, CABackend EngineeringHybrid1+ YOE
About the role
Responsibilities
- System Design & Development: Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend or fullstack systems and APIs that power Plaid’s products.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver features that solve real customer problems.
- Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code. Participate in reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
- Testing & Debugging: Build automated tests, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues in production environments.
- Continuous Improvement: 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.
Skills
BackendAPIsJavaScriptSystem DesignTestingDebuggingScalable SystemsCode ReviewsProduction MonitoringFullstack
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