Software Engineer - Europe

PlaidYesterday

Location

London

Type

Full Time

Salary

GBP 80,000 – 120,000

Level

Mid

Role

Software Engineer

Posted

Apr 28, 2026

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Plaid is seeking a Software Engineer for its Europe team to develop innovative financial technology products. The role involves building Europe-specific payment and credit solutions, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and creating resilient integrations with European financial institutions.

What you'll do

Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product, design, and data science teams to develop and improve Europe-specific financial products

Product Development: Architect and productionize new financial technology solutions tailored to client needs in the European market

System Reliability: Own projects, participate in on-call rotations, and implement best practices to enhance overall system reliability and performance

Integration Development: Build robust frameworks and tooling to create high-performance integrations with European banking institutions

What we look for

Technical

Full-Stack DevelopmentStrong full-stack development skills with a backend-leaning focus

Large-Scale SystemsExperience working with large-scale backend systems and complex technical architectures

Testing SkillsExcellent coding and comprehensive testing capabilities

Education

Computer Science/EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Professional Experience2-5 years of experience as a product engineer working full-stack

Skills

Required skills

Backend DevelopmentStrong backend engineering skills and system design capabilities

Cross-Functional CollaborationAbility to work effectively across multiple teams and disciplines

Nice to have

Payments Domain KnowledgeExperience working on payments products or in the financial technology sector

Open BankingFamiliarity with Open Banking APIs and financial data integration

Compensation & benefits

Salary

GBP 80,000 – 120,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity

Stock options and potential equity grants

Flexible Work

Potential for remote or hybrid work arrangements

Professional Development

Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and initial fit
2
Technical Assessment — Online coding challenge or take-home project evaluating technical skills
3
Technical Interviews — Multiple rounds of interviews with engineering team members, focusing on system design and problem-solving
4
Final Interview — Meeting with team leadership to discuss cultural fit and long-term potential