
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...
🎁 Benefits
Plaid offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, along with equity for full-time employees. Employees enjoy a monthl...
🌟 Culture
Plaid fosters a culture focused on empowering employees with ownership and flexibility. The company prioritizes innovation in fintech infrastructure, ...
Overview
Plaid is hiring a Software Engineer to design and build systems that connect millions of people to their finances. You'll work across the stack to create reliable backend services and intuitive applications. This position requires collaboration with engineers, product managers, and designers.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a Software Engineer with a passion for building systems that empower users to manage their finances effectively. You have experience working across the stack, from backend services to user-facing applications, and you thrive in collaborative environments where you can partner with product managers and designers to create impactful solutions. You understand the importance of reliability and user experience in financial applications, and you are dedicated to delivering high-quality code that meets the needs of millions of users.
What you'll do
In this role, you will design and implement the systems that power how users connect to their financial accounts. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ship products that enhance accessibility and transparency in financial services. Your responsibilities will include developing reliable backend services and APIs, as well as creating intuitive applications that bring these systems to life. You will take ownership of your work early on, allowing you to see the direct impact of your contributions on users' financial lives.
What we offer
At Plaid, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming the way people interact with their finances. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation. We believe in empowering our engineers to take ownership of their projects and to grow quickly in their careers. Join us in making financial services more accessible and secure for everyone.
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