Software Engineer, Full Stack

Plaid

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $176,400–$226,800 / yr
Posted: 33 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k

This role $202k

$124k most similar roles pay here $238k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $202k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 75 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $190,800–$262,800 across 75 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer, Full Stack

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As a Full Stack Software Engineer at the San Francisco HQ, you will join an innovative engineering team to design and develop both frontend and backend components for scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing APIs and services with a focus on backend (60-70%) while also building delightful user experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks (30-40%). You will collaborate closely with product managers and designers to implement new features that meet customer needs. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of full-stack development experience, proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with Python, Java, Go, or Node.js. Experience with MySQL or other relational databases and API design is essential, along with strong coding and testing skills and a high sense of ownership. This role requires deep customer empathy to understand user needs and drive product investments effectively.

Skills

HTML CSS JavaScript Python Java Go Node.js MySQL API design CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop backend components focusing on scalability, security, and performance.
Build APIs and services to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
Create frontend user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks for a delightful user experience.
Implement new features based on collaboration with product managers and designers.
Maintain both frontend and backend systems to support continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

2-4 years of full-stack development experience.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
Experience with backend languages like Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
Expertise in API design and relational database management.
Strong coding and testing skills with high ownership mentality.
Ability to collaborate closely with product teams and stakeholders.

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