As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Plaid's San Francisco headquarters, you will join a dynamic team to design and build scalable backend services and APIs while also creating intuitive frontend experiences. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing reliable and secure systems that connect millions of users with their financial data, collaborating closely with product managers and designers to define new features, and maintaining both frontend and backend components using modern JavaScript frameworks and languages like Python or Node.js. You will leverage your experience in HTML, CSS, and relational databases such as MySQL to ensure high-quality user experiences and contribute to architectural decisions that impact millions of users globally.
Skills
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Python
Java
Go
Node.js
MySQL
API design
CI/CD
What you'll do
Design and develop scalable backend services focusing on security, performance, and reliability.
Build APIs that integrate seamlessly with frontend components to provide robust user experiences.
Craft intuitive frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks for high-quality user interactions.
Implement new features based on collaboration with product managers and designers to meet customer needs.
Maintain and enhance existing systems by contributing to architectural decisions and code quality improvements.
What we're looking for
2-4 years of full-stack development experience.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
Experience with backend programming languages like Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
Expertise in API design and relational database management (e.g., MySQL).
Strong coding and testing skills for reliable software delivery.
High ownership and collaboration with stakeholders on product development.
Market check
Salary context
This
$176,400–$226,800
range sits above
80%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,250–$192,050
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.