Engineering Manager - Consumer

Plaid2 weeks ago

Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 250,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Feb 28, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Plaid is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for its Consumer team to lead technical strategy and team development for a new consumer-facing security and bank account monitoring product. The ideal candidate will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and balance rapid innovation with system reliability while building a high-performing engineering team.

What you'll do

Technical Leadership: Lead technical design and execution for consumer-facing security and monitoring systems, focusing on backend architecture, data flows, and identity/authentication integrations.

Team Management: Hire, manage, and develop a high-performing engineering team, creating clarity around goals and supporting individual growth.

System Excellence: Maintain high standards for security, reliability, and operational excellence while balancing rapid iteration with long-term system health.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product and Design teams to align product goals and technical strategy, transforming complex challenges into simple, trustworthy user experiences.

Performance Optimization: Utilize data-driven approaches to improve product onboarding, engagement, and user value through continuous experimentation and improvement.

What we look for

Technical

Software ArchitectureProven ability to design and implement scalable backend systems for consumer-facing applications

Security SystemsExpertise in developing robust security and monitoring systems for financial technology platforms

Education

Technical DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Engineering ManagementMinimum 2 years of engineering management experience with a track record of building and growing high-performing teams

Product DevelopmentDemonstrated experience in 0→1 product development and leading innovative technical initiatives

Skills

Required skills

Technical LeadershipStrong capability to drive technical strategy and architectural decisions

Team DevelopmentAbility to hire, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teams

Nice to have

Fintech ExperiencePrior experience in financial technology or consumer banking applications

Security BackgroundStrong understanding of financial security protocols and fraud detection systems

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement Plan

401(k) with company matching

Equity Compensation

Stock options or equity grants for long-term value

Professional Development

Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with a recruiter to discuss background and initial fit
2
Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of technical leadership experience and architectural approach
3
Team Management Assessment — Interview focusing on team development, mentorship, and management philosophy
4
System Design Challenge — Technical interview involving architectural design and problem-solving scenarios
5
Final Executive Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to assess strategic alignment and cultural fit