Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (GenSWE)

Plaid1 weeks ago

Location

New York City Office

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 190,800 – 286,800

Level

Senior

Role

Full Stack Engineer

Posted

May 4, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Plaid is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to develop scalable backend services and intuitive frontend experiences that power financial connectivity. The ideal candidate will contribute to critical infrastructure that enables millions of users to interact with their financial data securely and innovatively.

What you'll do

Full Stack Development: Design and develop scalable backend services, APIs, and high-quality frontend applications that power financial connectivity solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product managers and designers to define requirements and deliver customer-centric features

Code Quality: Maintain high code standards by writing clean, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code, and participating in comprehensive code reviews

System Performance: Build automated tests, monitor system performance, and proactively troubleshoot issues in production environments

Architectural Contribution: Engage in hands-on coding and architectural decisions to ensure system reliability, security, and scalability

Team Development: Support and enhance engineering culture through mentorship, thoughtful code reviews, and shared technical standards

What we look for

Technical

Backend DevelopmentProficient in building backend services using relational databases like MySQL and experience with microservices architecture

Frontend TechnologiesStrong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks/libraries

System DesignAdvanced coding, system design, and testing skills across frontend and backend domains

Education

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

Experience

Professional ExperienceMinimum 5 years of software engineering experience with proven track record of shipping production systems

Collaborative WorkDemonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams

MentorshipExperience in supporting or mentoring other engineers through reviews, guidance, or leadership

Skills

Required skills

Backend DevelopmentExpertise in building scalable backend services and microservices

Frontend DevelopmentProficiency in modern web technologies and user interface design

Database ManagementExperience with relational databases like MySQL

Nice to have

Financial Technology ExperiencePrior work in fintech or financial data integration platforms

Cloud InfrastructureKnowledge of cloud deployment and scalable system architectures

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 190,800 – 286,800 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Stock options or equity package included in total compensation

Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible work arrangement with options for office and remote work

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and fit
2
Technical Assessment — Coding challenge or technical interview to evaluate programming skills
3
System Design Interview — In-depth discussion of architectural approaches and problem-solving skills
4
Final Panel Interview — Multiple interviews with engineering team members to assess technical and cultural fit