Plaid
Software Engineer, Backend
$176K–$227K
Seattle Office · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 2-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship).
About the job
Designs and builds scalable backend services and APIs that power Plaid products and help people connect to their finances.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain reliable backend systems and APIs.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver features.
- Write and review tested code, monitor performance, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to technical improvements.
What they ask for
- Proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create practical, maintainable solutions.
- High ownership and a collaborative mindset.
- Growth orientation, including seeking feedback and learning quickly.
Pay
$176.4K – $226.8K (base salary)
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