Senior Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
Plaid is seeking a senior-level Data Infrastructure engineer to join its San Francisco-based team. This role involves contributing to the long-term technical roadmap for data-driven and machine learning initiatives at Plaid, leading key projects such as enhancing ML development workflows, implementing streaming solutions, and building new ETL pipelines. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical roadmaps and reduce operational burdens on the Data Platform while mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in data infrastructure or platform domain, deep expertise in technologies like Data Warehouses, Apache Spark, and Workflow Orchestration, and proficiency in coding, testing, and system design. Experience with Databricks and Airflow is a plus.
Skills
What you'll do
- Lead key data infrastructure projects to improve ML development and data freshness.
- Scale existing data pipelines for performance and cost efficiency while creating simple abstractions.
- Define technical roadmaps for backend systems with stakeholders across Plaid.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues to reduce operational burden on the Data Platform.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, reviewing their technical documents and code changes.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of software engineering experience in Data Infrastructure or Platform domain.
- Extensive hands-on experience delivering successful projects in data infrastructure technologies.
- Deep understanding of Data Warehouses, Data Lakehouses, Apache Spark, and Workflow Orchestration.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and proven project management skills.
- Proficiency in coding, testing, and system design for reliable and scalable solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience mentoring junior engineers.
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 58 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $204,156–$281,196 across 58 roles with salary data.
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