This role pays more than
87%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$202,120
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$227k
versus about
$176k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
44 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$190,800–$262,800
across 44 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend, you will join the engineering team to design and build backend services focused on performance, reliability, and scalability. You will be responsible for developing high-quality code, creating automated tests, troubleshooting issues, and participating in architectural design while maintaining high technical standards. The role involves collaborating with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to implement features that facilitate the connection of financial accounts to various apps and services. You will also provide mentorship and leadership by reviewing technical documents and code changes for junior engineers. Required skills include extensive experience in software engineering, system design, and project management. Technical requirements specifically include proficiency with microservices and MySQL or other relational databases. This role addresses the complex problem of making financial data access simple and secure for millions of users.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 763 postings across 66 companies.