Senior Software Engineer - AI Applications

Plaid1 weeks ago

Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 250,000

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Posted

Mar 11, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Plaid is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in AI Applications to join their innovative team focused on revolutionizing financial technology through generative AI solutions. The role involves architecting and implementing cutting-edge AI-powered products that transform how consumers interact with financial services.

What you'll do

AI Product Development: Work with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and implement generative AI-powered products and features for the financial technology ecosystem

User-Centric Innovation: Collaborate across functions to understand user needs and propose AI-powered solutions with high potential business impact

Experimental Development: Design and execute rapid experiments to explore emerging AI capabilities, focusing on minimal viable testing approaches

Technical Evaluation: Balance creative exploration with rigorous assessment of technical feasibility, product potential, and business impact

What we look for

Technical

Software Engineering FundamentalsStrong understanding of system design, API development, and software architecture

Generative AI TechnologiesHands-on experience with LLM-powered product development and user-driven iterations

AI Engineering SkillsPractical expertise in prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG, semantic search, and agent orchestration frameworks

Education

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

Experience

GenAI Product ExperienceProven track record of building generative AI-powered product experiences, including streaming and UX patterns

Production EngineeringStrong debugging and production monitoring experience in complex AI systems

Skills

Required skills

Generative AIDeep understanding of large language models and generative AI technologies

System DesignAdvanced system design skills with focus on scalable AI applications

API DevelopmentExpertise in designing and implementing robust API architectures

Nice to have

ML Model DeploymentExperience in training and deploying machine learning models in production environments

Compliance KnowledgeUnderstanding of privacy regulations and data protection controls in financial technology

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity Compensation

Competitive stock options and equity grants

Professional Development

Budget for conferences, training, and continuous learning

Flexible Work

Potential for remote and hybrid work arrangements

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and experience
2
Technical Assessment — Coding challenge and system design evaluation focusing on AI and software engineering skills
3
Onsite/Virtual Interviews — Multiple rounds with engineering team, including technical deep-dives and cultural fit assessment
4
Final Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss vision and potential impact