Backend Software Engineer: Scale Fintech APIs

Plaid Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaid Inc is seeking a Software Engineer in San Francisco to build and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. This role involves collaborating closely with product managers and designers, writing clean and efficient code, and contributing to quality assurance through testing and debugging. Ideal candidates will have 1-4 years of software engineering experience, a collaborative mindset, and strong problem-solving skills. Join us to unlock financial freedom through technology!

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship).
• Proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale.
• Strong problem-solving skills. You turn ideas into practical, maintainable solutions.
• Collaborative mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend or fullstack systems and APIs.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code.
• Build automated tests, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

High ownership

Growth oriented

Job description

Plaid Inc is seeking a Software Engineer in San Francisco to build and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. This role involves collaborating closely with product managers and designers, writing clean and efficient code, and contributing to quality assurance through testing and debugging. Ideal candidates will have 1-4 years of software engineering experience, a collaborative mindset, and strong problem-solving skills. Join us to unlock financial freedom through technology!