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Software Engineer, Backend

Plaid
San Francisco, USA
Full-time
Junior · 1–4 years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 1 months ago

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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!
  • Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].
  • Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.
  • 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.

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