# Software Engineer, Backend at Plaid

- Company: Plaid
- What the company does: Backed by Index, Kleiner Perkins and NEA.
- Company website: http://plaid.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Seattle Office
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $176K to $227K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/plaid/664df3be-6be0-432f-8a35-ec7af986fd0d
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/plaid-software-engineer-backend/

## About the role

System Design & Development: Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend or fullstack systems and APIs that power Plaid’s products. Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver features that solve real customer problems.

## What they're looking for

- 2-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship)
- Proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale
- Strong problem-solving skills. You turn ideas into practical, maintainable solutions
- High ownership. You are excited to roll up your sleeves and figure things out that don’t have precedent at Plaid
- Collaborative mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with others to deliver results
- Growth oriented. You seek feedback, learn quickly, and take pride in improving your craft

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