Experienced Engineering Manager, Network Enablement and Access (NEA)

Plaid3 days ago

Location

New York

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 250,000 – 350,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Mar 23, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Plaid is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Network Enablement and Access (NEA) organization, overseeing a 50+ person engineering team focused on building and maintaining financial data integrations. The role involves driving technical strategy, managing engineering managers, and leading AI-powered transformation of network connectivity and intelligence platforms.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership: Set engineering strategy for Network Enablement and Access (NEA) in collaboration with Product Area Lead, balancing product delivery with foundational technological investments across eight teams

Team Management: Directly manage six engineering managers, focusing on coaching, performance calibration, and developing management talent

Technical Direction: Own technical direction for NEA's platform, including integration frameworks, automation infrastructure, ML/data pipelines, and customer-facing surfaces

Talent Acquisition: Drive recruiting efforts, set hiring standards, own pipeline health, and make final hiring decisions for 10+ open roles

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner extensively with product, data, operations, and business teams to align on roadmap priorities and strategic tradeoffs

What we look for

Technical

AI EngineeringStrong understanding of AI transformations in engineering organizations, with ability to apply AI to engineering workflows and infrastructure

Platform DevelopmentExpertise in building scalable technical foundations that create compounding returns across engineering teams

Education

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

Experience

Engineering ManagementMinimum 5+ years in engineering management, with 2+ years leading large engineering organizations (40-50+ people) at director level or equivalent

Technical Leadership10+ years of overall software engineering experience with proven track record of strategic technical decision-making

Skills

Required skills

Engineering ManagementProven ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams

Strategic PlanningExperience in setting technical direction and making complex architectural decisions

Nice to have

AI TransformationExperience leading AI initiatives within engineering organizations

Fintech BackgroundPrevious experience in financial technology sector

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 250,000 – 350,000 (annual)

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive salary package with potential equity in a high-growth fintech company

Professional Development

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and financial technology transformations

Inclusive Culture

Commitment to diversity, equity, and creating an supportive work environment

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess initial fit
2
Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of engineering management experience and strategic approach
3
AI and Technical Strategy Panel — Panel interview focusing on AI transformation and technical vision
4
Executive Leadership Interview — Final interview with senior leadership to assess cultural and strategic alignment