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Staff Software Engineer – Consumer
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Plaid .
The Consumer team is responsible for building Plaid’s first direct‑to‑consumer products, starting with a security‑focused experience that helps people protect and manage their financial identity.
We focus on creating intuitive, high‑trust experiences that give users more control over their financial data and strengthen their confidence in using Plaid.
As a member of the Consumer team, you will help design and build the systems that power Plaid’s first consumer app. You will collaborate with product, design, and infrastructure partners to deliver features that help people manage their financial identity and feel secure in their financial lives.
Responsibilities
Design and build backend systems that power our consumer‑facing experiences
Drive technical execution on major features by collaborating closely with product, design, and infrastructure teams
Run experiments and use data to iterate on user‑facing features and improve adoption
Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong, inclusive team culture
Influence the long‑term technical direction of Plaid’s consumer platform
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects
2+ years of experience as a project lead, working with other engineers and cross‑functional teams (product, design, data science) to drive execution
Familiarity with running experiments and using data to inform product and technical decisions
Strong user empathy and the ability to balance technical tradeoffs with product outcomes
Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring junior engineers
Target base salary : $202,800 – $330,000 per year.
Additional compensation in the form of equity and/or commission is dependent on the position offered.
Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development, Technology, Information and Internet, and Financial Services
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Staff Software Engineer – Consumer
role at
Plaid .
The Consumer team is responsible for building Plaid’s first direct‑to‑consumer products, starting with a security‑focused experience that helps people protect and manage their financial identity.
We focus on creating intuitive, high‑trust experiences that give users more control over their financial data and strengthen their confidence in using Plaid.
As a member of the Consumer team, you will help design and build the systems that power Plaid’s first consumer app. You will collaborate with product, design, and infrastructure partners to deliver features that help people manage their financial identity and feel secure in their financial lives.
Responsibilities
Design and build backend systems that power our consumer‑facing experiences
Drive technical execution on major features by collaborating closely with product, design, and infrastructure teams
Run experiments and use data to iterate on user‑facing features and improve adoption
Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong, inclusive team culture
Influence the long‑term technical direction of Plaid’s consumer platform
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects
2+ years of experience as a project lead, working with other engineers and cross‑functional teams (product, design, data science) to drive execution
Familiarity with running experiments and using data to inform product and technical decisions
Strong user empathy and the ability to balance technical tradeoffs with product outcomes
Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring junior engineers
Target base salary : $202,800 – $330,000 per year.
Additional compensation in the form of equity and/or commission is dependent on the position offered.
Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development, Technology, Information and Internet, and Financial Services
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