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Software Engineer, Backend at plaid

Department: All Departments

Compensation

$176,400 – $226,800/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, California
Level
mid
Posted

Description

Plaid is hiring a Software Engineer to design and build scalable backend or full-stack systems and APIs that power its financial products. The role involves collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers; writing clean, tested code; building automated tests; monitoring performance; troubleshooting production issues; and contributing to technical design and engineering best practices. Candidates should have 2–4 years of software engineering experience after internship, a proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale, strong problem-solving and ownership skills, and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset. The position includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits, with equity or commission compensation dependent on the position offered.

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