Plaid

Software Engineer, Full Stack

Plaid$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in full-stack development
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks/libraries
  • Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
  • Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture
  • API design experience
  • Strong coding and testing skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop both frontend and backend components
  • Concentrate on backend development, focusing on APIs and services
  • Create user-friendly interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to implement new features
  • Ensure code quality by writing clean and maintainable code
  • Develop automated tests for code reliability
  • Troubleshoot and resolve existing issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Opportunity for equity and commission based on position
  • Commitment to building a diverse team
  • Supportive work environment prioritizing employee well-being
Full Job Description
As a Fullstack Software Engineer, you will design and build the systems and experiences that power how millions of people connect to their finances. You will work across the stack, building scalable backend services and APIs while also crafting intuitive, high-quality frontend experiences that bring those systems to life. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy switching between backend problem-solving and frontend user experience work, and who are excited to grow their impact across both. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ship products that are reliable, secure, and delightful to use. At Plaid, engineers take ownership early, contribute to architectural decisions, and see their work reach millions of users. Responsibilities: - Design & Development: Design, develop and maintain both frontend and backend components - Majority Backend Focus (60-70%): Develop APIs and services, focusing on scalability, security and performance. - Frontend Focus (30-40%): Build delightful experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries. - Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product designers and other stakeholders to define and implement new features that meet product and customer needs. - Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable and efficient code. - Testing & Debugging: Develop automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase. Troubleshoot and resolve issues. Qualifications: - 2-4 years of experience in full-stack development. - Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript and modern frameworks and libraries. - Working knowledge of one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js. - Experience MySQL or other relational databases. - Experience working with microservices - Experience with API design. - Excellent coding and testing skills. - High ownership. You are excited to roll up your sleeves and figure things out that don't have precedent at Plaid. - Customer empathy. You want to be face to face with customers to understand their needs and design Investments products together. 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! Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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.
Learn more about Plaid
Size
600 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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