Plaid
Software Engineer, Backend
About this role
Plaid is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in backend development to create and maintain scalable systems and APIs that facilitate financial connections for users. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products while ensuring high standards of code quality and performance.
What you'll do
- Design and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver features
- Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code
- Build automated tests and troubleshoot production issues
- Participate in technical design discussions and share best practices
What they're looking for
- 1-4 years of software engineering experience
- Ability to ship reliable systems at scale
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- High ownership and initiative
- Collaborative mindset
- Growth-oriented approach to feedback and learning
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Equity and commission opportunities
- [Diverse team culture]
- [Career development opportunities]
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Plaid
Plaid builds infrastructure that connects users to their financial data and enables secure financial transactions through APIs and integrated experiences. The company is hiring Full Stack Software Engineers, Backend Engineers, Security Engineers, and Sales Engineers to develop and support its platform for millions of users.
- Website
- plaid.com
Likely interview questions
- Tell us about a time you designed and shipped a backend system or API at scale. What were the key challenges and how did you ensure reliability?
- Describe your approach to writing testable code and monitoring system performance in production. Can you give a specific example?