Plaid
Software Engineer, Full Stack
About this role
Plaid is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to help design and develop experiences that connect users to their finances, working primarily on backend systems and APIs while also engaging in frontend development. This collaborative role involves close interaction with product managers and designers to create secure, high-quality financial tools for millions of users.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and maintain frontend and backend components
- Develop APIs and services with a focus on scalability and security
- Create user-friendly experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Collaborate with product teams to implement new features
- Write clean and maintainable code
- Develop automated tests to ensure quality
What they're looking for
- 2-4 years of full-stack development experience
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Knowledge of programming languages like Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience with MySQL or relational databases
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- API design experience
- Strong coding and testing skills
- Customer empathy and ownership mindset
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) plan
- Equity and commission potential
- Support for diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Commitment to reasonable accommodations during recruiting
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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
- Walk us through a full-stack project you've built. What backend services did you create, and how did you design the frontend to interact with them?
- Describe your experience designing and building APIs. How do you approach API design to ensure scalability and security?