Plaid
Software Engineer, Backend
$176K–$227K
New York City Office · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted May 4, 2026
- Experience
- 2-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship).
About the job
Builds and maintains backend or full-stack systems and APIs that power Plaid products and help people connect to their finances.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain scalable, reliable systems and APIs.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver customer-focused features.
- Write and test code, monitor performance, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to technical design improvements.
What they ask for
- Proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical, maintainable solutions.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High ownership and willingness to learn and improve.
Pay
$176.4K – $226.8K (base salary)
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