8+ years of software engineering experience, including operating as a technical lead on a product engineering team
Strong programming skills in Go, Python, or similar backend languages
Experience operating and scaling high-availability systems (four 9s) in production—understands the reliability and correctness bar required for critical infrastructure
Demonstrated track record of effective delegation—has scaled their impact by enabling senior engineers to own technical direction, not by doing everything themselves
Strong product engineering instinct—can take a product strategy and translate it into a crisp engineering roadmap with clear scoping, sequencing, and tradeoffs
Experience operating and scaling high-availability systems in production
[Nice to have] Payments domain experience—has worked in payments infrastructure, processing, or a related domain
[Nice to have] Experience working across time zones with distributed engineering teams
[Nice to have] Fintech or financial infrastructure experience beyond payments (e.g., credit, lending, identity)
[Nice to have] Familiarity with open banking APIs and bank connectivity patterns
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