Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Plaid

Senior Software Engineer building performance-focused backend services for financial tools at Plaid. Collaborating closely with product managers and designers to enhance user connections with finances.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,800 - $262,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend service design and development, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

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Backend Service DevelopmentMySQL Database ManagementMicroservices ArchitectureCode Quality AssuranceTeam Leadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAutomated TestingSystem DesignPerformance OptimizationTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationCommunicationProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MicroservicesMySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design & Development: Build and maintain backend services with a focus on performance, reliability and scalability.
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to define and implement new features that meet product and customer needs.
Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable and efficient code.
Testing & Debugging: Develop automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase. Troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Engage in hands-on coding and architectural design, setting and maintaining high technical standards for a high performing team.
Grow the team via mentorship and leadership, reviewing technical documents and code changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience with extensive experience in software engineering with a proven track record of shipping successful projects.
Experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
Experience working with microservices.
Excellent coding, testing, and system design skills.
Prior experience with cross functional collaboration, communication and project management skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
Ability to work with operations, product, design, and data science.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)