Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Plaid

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Seattle, US Posted 25 days ago $190,800–$262,800 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

Seeking a senior backend software engineer to join the Seattle-based engineering team, responsible for designing and developing high-performance, reliable, and scalable backend services. This role involves close collaboration with product managers and stakeholders to define and implement new features that enhance both product functionality and customer satisfaction. Day-to-day tasks include hands-on coding, architectural design, setting technical standards, and mentoring junior engineers through code reviews and leadership. Ideal candidates have over five years of software engineering experience, proficiency in MySQL or similar relational databases, strong coding and system design skills, and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively. The position requires expertise in maintaining high technical standards within a fast-paced environment focused on delivering innovative solutions at scale.

Skills

MySQL Python CI/CD Kubernetes Docker AWS PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Ansible Terraform Linux REST JSON Scalability Performance Reliability

What you'll do

Design and develop backend services with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
Define new features in collaboration with product managers to meet customer needs.
Engage in hands-on coding and architectural design while maintaining high technical standards.
Mentor junior engineers and guide them through technical challenges.
Review technical documents and code changes to ensure quality and consistency.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of successful project delivery.
Expertise in backend development, including performance optimization and system scalability.
Proficiency in MySQL or other relational databases for data management.
Strong coding, testing, and system design skills for high-quality software solutions.
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities to guide junior engineers effectively.

Market check

Salary context

This $190,800–$262,800 range sits above 88% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$212,850

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$211,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 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.

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