Senior Software Engineer – AI Tooling

Plaid

Senior Software Engineer building AI tooling for Plaid's internal systems to empower non-engineering teams. Design and manage tools for automating workflows leveraging AI technology.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,800 - $262,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and operating internal tools and platforms, with a strong focus on product judgment and communication in ambiguous environments. Proficient in leveraging AI-powered development tools and ensuring security and reliability in production systems.

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5+ Years Software Engineering ExperienceBuilding Internal ToolsAI-Powered Development ToolsStrong Product JudgmentExperience with Auth and Security Boundaries

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringBuilding Production SystemsInternal Tools DevelopmentWorkflow SoftwareProduct DevelopmentAutomationAgentic WorkflowsConstrained RuntimesService AccountsIterative Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationBuilder Mindset

Tools & Technologies

RetoolScaffoldAI-Native Tools

Industry Keywords

Internal PlatformsInfra-Adjacent SystemsNon-Engineering Users

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate internal tools and platform capabilities for high-leverage non-engineering workflows
Translate ambiguous internal pain points into simple, durable software products
Define platform constraints for auth, runtime, storage, deployment, and maintenance so internal tools are safe for broader use
Build with strong product judgment, balancing flexibility with clear boundaries between what belongs in Retool, Scaffold, and a new AI-native internal tool surface
Partner with Security, Infrastructure, and internal stakeholder teams to ship systems that are reliable in production
Own systems end-to-end, including implementation, rollout, support, and iterative improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong experience building and operating production systems
Experience building internal tools, platforms, or workflow software
Strong product judgment and communication in ambiguous spaces
Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools, agents, or automation
Strong builder mindset; comfortable creating the first version of a product surface that does not yet have a clear industry template
Nice to have: Experience with developer tooling, internal platforms, or infra-adjacent systems
Experience with auth, service accounts, constrained runtimes, or internal security boundaries
Experience building products for non-engineering users
Exposure to agentic workflows, automation, or AI-enabled internal applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered.
Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.