The Sales Engineer - Credit position at the New York City office is a senior-level role within the sales team, focusing on serving as the technical lead for enterprise accounts throughout the entire sales process. This individual will be responsible for translating complex analytical outputs from identity verification and income verification systems into clear recommendations for customers, ensuring that they understand how these insights can help mitigate fraud risks such as synthetic identities and first-party fraud. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in statistical models and machine learning, with the ability to fluently communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders. This role requires expertise in credit risk assessment tools and an understanding of cash flow underwriting processes, making it crucial for those interested in financial technology and enterprise sales solutions at scale.
Skills
Identity Verification
stolen fraud detection
synthetic fraud detection
first-party fraud detection
Income Verification
Cash Flow Underwriting
statistical models
ML models
Python
R PostgreSQL
What you'll do
Serve as the technical lead for Enterprise accounts during sales processes.
Provide expertise in Identity Verification and fraud detection methods.
Explain statistical and ML models used in insights products to customers.
Translate complex analytical outputs into practical customer recommendations.
Develop Income Verification and Cash Flow Underwriting strategies for clients.
What we're looking for
Familiarity with Identity Verification and fraud detection methods.
Fluency in insights products and statistical/ML models.
Ability to translate analytical outputs into actionable customer recommendations.
Experience serving as a technical lead for Enterprise accounts.
Strong understanding of Income Verification and Cash Flow Underwriting.
Market check
Salary context
This
$196,800–$322,800
range sits above
90%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$133,600–$212,750
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,500–$215,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Plaid
Plaid is a financial technology company that builds a data network powering digital finance applications, enabling consumers to securely connect their financial accounts to apps and services. Industry: Financial Technology & Data Infrastructure
Plaid currently has
127 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$186,000–$262,800
across 127 roles with salary data.