# Software Engineer, Backend
**Company:** [Plaid](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/plaid)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Salary:** $176K-$244K
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** Backend, APIs, JavaScript, System Design, Testing, Debugging, Scalable Systems, Code Reviews, Production Monitoring, Fullstack
**Posted:** 2026-05-04
> 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.
## Job Description
## 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.
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