Full Stack Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on both backend and frontend development. You enjoy switching between backend problem-solving and frontend user experience work, and you are excited to grow your impact across both areas. Your expertise includes building scalable backend services and crafting intuitive, high-quality frontend experiences that bring systems to life. You have a solid understanding of APIs and how they integrate with various financial services, ensuring reliability and security in your work.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ship products that are not only functional but also delightful to use. You take ownership of your projects early on, contributing to architectural decisions and seeing your work reach millions of users. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that everyone is aligned on project goals and timelines.

Desirable

Experience with financial technology or related industries is a plus, as is familiarity with tools and frameworks that enhance user experience and system performance. You are always eager to learn new technologies and methodologies that can improve your work and the products you help create.

What you'll do

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Plaid, 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, developing scalable backend services and APIs while also crafting intuitive frontend experiences. Your role will involve collaborating closely with product managers and designers to ensure that the products you build are reliable, secure, and user-friendly.

You will take part in architectural discussions, helping to shape the direction of the technology stack and the systems you work on. Your responsibilities will include writing clean, maintainable code, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers to help them grow in their roles. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems, ensuring that they perform well under various conditions.

What we offer

Plaid offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the financial technology landscape. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and contribute to projects that are used by thousands of developers and millions of users. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

In addition to competitive compensation, we provide opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you can continue to advance your career while making a difference in the world of finance.