Backend Software Engineer – Build scalable APIs

Plaid Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Plaid Inc, located in New York, is seeking a Software Engineer to design and build robust systems that connect millions to their finances. The role involves working on back-end services and APIs while collaborating closely with product managers and designers to deliver user-friendly features.

Candidates should have 1-4 years of software engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position emphasizes ownership, continuous improvement, and adapting in a fast-paced environment.

Plaid offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship).
• Proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale.
• Strong problem-solving skills for practical solutions.
• High ownership and initiative in unclear situations.
• A collaborative mindset and adaptability to fast-paced work.
• Orientation towards growth and learning.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable backend or fullstack systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver features solving customer problems.
• Write clean and efficient code while maintaining high standards.
• Build automated tests, monitor performance, and troubleshoot.
• Contribute to design discussions and share best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Code quality

Job description

Plaid Inc, located in New York, is seeking a Software Engineer to design and build robust systems that connect millions to their finances. The role involves working on back-end services and APIs while collaborating closely with product managers and designers to deliver user-friendly features.

Candidates should have 1-4 years of software engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position emphasizes ownership, continuous improvement, and adapting in a fast-paced environment.

Plaid offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.