Technical Support Engineer

Plaid

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$73,872–$110,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $142k
This role $92k
$62k most similar roles pay here $183k

This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $115,000–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $92k versus about $142k for comparable roles.

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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 39 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $201,600–$272,400 across 39 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Technical Support Engineer

The Technical Support Engineer joins the Plaid Support team to ensure products operate as expected while balancing the needs of customers, users, and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will manage issues from initial symptoms to final resolution, investigating root causes of integration issues and quantifying their scope. You will respond to customer tickets via Zendesk, troubleshoot problems using internal tools, and collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to resolve complex technical hurdles. The ideal candidate possesses a technical mindset and strong communication skills to navigate critical issues. Required technical proficiencies include experience with REST APIs, SQL, CSS, HTML, and a coding language such as JavaScript or Python. You will also utilize ticketing systems like Jira and data visualization tools like Mode to improve internal processes and support the financial services ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Resolve 10-12 customer tickets daily via Zendesk while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues using internal tools and documentation to identify root causes.
  • Escalate complex integration issues to Engineering or Partnership teams for resolution.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of an issue from initial symptom to final resolution.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to resolve technical bugs and system issues.
  • Assist Go-to-Market teams in managing and resolving high-priority customer escalations.
  • Execute projects focused on improving internal tools, documentation, and support processes.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing role.
  • Must have 6+ months of experience working with REST APIs, SQL, CSS, HTML, and a coding language like JavaScript or Python.
  • Knowledge of ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Jira) and data visualization tools (e.g., Mode).
  • Experience supporting technical projects and/or process improvement (preferred).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as a self-starter with effective time management.
  • Must be based in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT).

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