About Plaid
Empowering financial freedom through seamless APIs
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Over 12,000 financial institution integrations
- Serves 25% of North Americans with bank accounts
- $1.3 billion raised in Series D funding
Plaid is a leading fintech company headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA, specializing in APIs that connect consumers with their financial institutions. With over 12,000 integrations across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe, Plaid serves hundreds of applications like Venmo, Robinhood, and Coinba...
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Backend Engineer • Senior
Overview
Plaid is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to build tools that empower financial interactions. You'll work with a variety of technologies to create impactful solutions for developers and users alike. This position requires significant backend engineering experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in backend engineering, with a focus on building scalable and reliable systems. Your experience includes working with various technologies and frameworks that support financial applications, and you understand the importance of security and data integrity in this domain. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge to help them grow.
You are passionate about improving financial interactions and have a keen interest in how technology can transform the way people manage their finances. You are comfortable working with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to ensure that the solutions you build meet user needs and business goals. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you are always looking for ways to optimize processes and improve system performance.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Plaid, you will design and implement robust backend services that power financial applications used by millions. You will collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure that the systems you build are scalable and maintainable. Your role will involve writing clean, efficient code and participating in code reviews to uphold high standards of quality.
You will also be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues in production systems, ensuring that services remain reliable and performant. Your expertise will guide architectural decisions, and you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of technology choices within the team. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, helping them navigate challenges and develop their skills in backend development.
What we offer
Plaid offers a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of financial technology. The company values collaboration and provides resources for professional development, ensuring that you can continue to grow in your career. Competitive compensation and benefits are part of the package, reflecting the importance of your contributions to the team and the company as a whole.
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