1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship)
Proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale
Strong problem-solving skills for practical solutions
High ownership and initiative in novel situations
Collaboration-focused and thrives in fast-paced settings
Growth-oriented, seeks feedback and improvement
Responsibilities
Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend or fullstack systems and APIs
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define features
Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code with high standards
Build automated tests, monitor performance, and troubleshoot production issues
Contribute to technical design discussions and best practices
Benefits
Commitment to diversity and equitable financial access
Opportunities for rapid growth and ownership of projects
Encouragement of unique experiences and qualifications in applicants
Full Job Description
As a Software Engineer, you will design and build the systems that power how millions of people connect to their finances. You will work across the stack, from reliable backend services and APIs to intuitive applications that bring those systems to life. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to ship products that make financial services more accessible and transparent. At Plaid, engineers take ownership early, grow quickly, and see their work reach millions of users.
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.
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
About Plaid
Plaid is a financial services company based in New York City. The company builds a technology platform, which enables applications to connect with users' bank accounts. Plaid focuses on enabling consumers and businesses to interact with their bank accounts, check balances, and make payments through financial technology applications. The company was founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey. In January 2020, Visa announced that it would acquire Plaid for $5.3 billion. The acquisition was completed in January 2021.
