Plaid aims to improve the way people interact with their finances by building tools and experiences for developers, which in turn power services used by millions for healthier financial lives. The company is looking to hire engineers to contribute to this mission.
Requirements
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Go, Python, Java, TypeScript, etc.)
- Experience building meaningful software projects
- Experience writing software for a startup or large tech company is a plus
- Flexibility and curiosity — while many of our engineers work across the stack, including frontend, backend, and infrastructure, others specialize more deeply.
- Builder’s mindset — you approach engineering with curiosity and care, thinking not just about how code works, but who it’s for.
- Whether you’re designing for external customers or for other engineers at Plaid, you’re excited to create solutions that are scalable, elegant, and impactful.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and launch production-grade systems, APIs, and services
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and operational excellence practices
- Contribute to high-impact projects from day one
- Work on internal distributed systems framework
- Build out the newest version of our API
- Develop systems in Go, TypeScript, and Python
- Build meaningful software projects
Other
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, with a graduation date between Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 OR less than 1 year of professional working experience as a software engineer
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers
- Learn from experienced engineers and receive mentorship to help launch your career
- A collaborative and curious approach—you’re excited to grow and help others do the same
- We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences.
