Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Plaid1 weeks ago

Location

New York City Office

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 190,800 – 286,800

Level

Senior

Role

Backend Engineer

Posted

May 4, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Plaid is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and build robust financial data integration systems that power connections for thousands of developers and millions of users. The ideal candidate will create scalable, high-performance backend services that enable secure financial data access and innovation across Plaid's extensive network of financial institutions.

What you'll do

Backend Service Development: Design and maintain high-performance, reliable, and scalable backend services that support financial data integration and API connectivity

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define and implement innovative features meeting product and customer needs

Code Quality Management: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while developing comprehensive automated testing strategies to ensure system reliability

Technical Leadership: Engage in architectural design, set high technical standards, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to team growth through code reviews and technical guidance

System Optimization: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, continuously improving system performance and reliability

What we look for

Technical

Database ExpertiseExtensive experience with MySQL and relational database systems

Microservices ArchitectureProven experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems

System DesignAdvanced skills in creating scalable and efficient software architectures

Education

Educational BackgroundBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Professional Experience5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of successful project deliveries

Cross-Functional CollaborationDemonstrated ability to work effectively across operations, product, design, and data science teams

Technical LeadershipExperience in mentoring junior engineers and driving technical excellence

Skills

Required skills

Backend DevelopmentExpertise in building scalable backend services

Database ManagementProficiency with relational databases like MySQL

System DesignStrong architectural and design skills

Nice to have

Financial Technology ExperiencePrior work in fintech or financial data integration platforms

API DevelopmentExperience building complex, secure API systems

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 190,800 – 286,800 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Stock options available as part of total compensation package

Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to building a diverse and equitable workplace

Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model offering flexibility in work location

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
2
Technical Interview — Detailed technical assessment of coding skills, system design, and problem-solving abilities
3
System Design Challenge — In-depth evaluation of architectural and design capabilities
4
Team Interview — Interviews with potential team members to assess collaboration and cultural fit
5
Final Executive Interview — Conversation with senior leadership to align on vision and potential impact