5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong experience building and operating production systems
Experience building internal tools, platforms, or workflow software
Strong product judgment and communication in ambiguous spaces
Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools, agents, or automation
Strong builder mindset; comfortable creating the first version of a product surface that does not yet have a clear industry template
Experience with developer tooling, internal platforms, or infra-adjacent systems
Experience with auth, service accounts, constrained runtimes, or internal security boundaries
Experience building products for non-engineering users
Exposure to agentic workflows, automation, or AI-enabled internal applications
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!
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