Empowering financial freedom through seamless APIs
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...
Plaid offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, along with equity for full-time employees. Employees enjoy a monthl...
Plaid fosters a culture focused on empowering employees with ownership and flexibility. The company prioritizes innovation in fintech infrastructure, ...
Plaid • San Francisco
Plaid is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for their Consumer team to build direct-to-consumer products focused on financial identity. You'll work with technologies like Java and Python to shape the product and architecture. This role requires strong technical leadership and collaboration skills.
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on building consumer-facing applications. Your expertise in Java and Python allows you to design and implement robust systems that prioritize user security and data management. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product, design, and research teams to create intuitive user experiences. As a senior technical leader, you guide architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement. You understand the importance of user trust and are passionate about creating high-quality, secure applications that empower users to manage their financial identities effectively.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus, as is familiarity with modern development practices like CI/CD and agile methodologies. You have a keen interest in financial technology and are excited about the opportunity to shape the future of consumer financial products.
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Consumer team, you will play a pivotal role in building Plaid's first direct-to-consumer products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop features that enhance user control over their financial data. Your responsibilities will include guiding architectural decisions, scaling backend systems, and ensuring the security and reliability of the consumer platform. You will also mentor other engineers, helping them grow their skills and contribute to the team's success. Your work will directly impact how users interact with their financial identities, making security and trust paramount in every decision you make.
Plaid offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking products that have a meaningful impact on users' financial lives. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us in our mission to empower individuals to take control of their financial data and build a more secure future.
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