This role pays more than
54%
of similar roles. Most pay
$153,237–$226,800
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$202k
versus about
$190k
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
70 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$190,800–$262,800
across 70 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, Backend, you will join the engineering team to design and build scalable, reliable backend systems and APIs that power how millions of people connect to their financial accounts. You will work across the stack to develop features that solve real customer problems while collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers. Your daily responsibilities include writing clean, well-tested code, participating in technical design discussions, building automated tests, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues in production environments. The role requires a high degree of ownership and problem-solving skills to turn ideas into maintainable solutions. You will work within the financial technology domain, specifically focusing on building the infrastructure that allows users to connect their financial accounts to various apps and services across a vast network of institutions.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $208250 from 378 postings across 36 companies.