Software Engineer, Backend

Plaid

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San Francisco Hq, US Posted 25 days ago $176,400–$226,800 / year
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TL;DR

Join Plaid’s dynamic engineering team as a Software Engineer, Backend, where you will design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs that power the company's financial products. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver features that solve real customer problems while maintaining high code quality through clean, efficient coding practices and thorough testing. Your day-to-day involves building automated tests, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues in production environments, and participating in technical design discussions to continuously improve engineering standards. Ideal candidates have 1-4 years of software engineering experience with a strong track record of shipping reliable systems at scale, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset suited for fast-paced development cycles. Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or Go, along with knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, is preferred.

Skills

Python JavaScript Node.js Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Redis GraphQL RESTful APIs JSON Web Tokens OAuth JWT Git Jenkins Swagger Selenium JUnit SonarQube

What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs.
  • Write clean, efficient code and participate in code reviews.
  • Build automated tests and monitor system performance.
  • Troubleshoot issues in production environments to ensure reliability.
  • Contribute to technical design discussions and share best practices.

What we're looking for

  • 1-4 years of software engineering experience post-internship.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems or features.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for practical, maintainable solutions.
  • High ownership and commitment to code quality and testing.
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on fast-paced team environments.
  • Growth-oriented attitude, seeking feedback and continuous learning.

Market check

Salary context

This $176,400–$226,800 range sits above 66% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$143,000–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$144,968–$214,500

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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