Senior Developer Relations Engineer

Plaid

Developer Relations Engineer at Plaid creating resources for API integration in fintech. Enhancing documentation, building samples, and advocating for developers with cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,000 - $194,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Developer Relations and Advocacy, with a strong focus on creating high-quality developer documentation and engaging developer communities. Proficient in writing clear code in multiple programming languages and leveraging generative AI to enhance content quality.

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Developer Relations ExperienceHigh-Quality Documentation WritingSample Application DevelopmentGenerative AI UtilizationDeveloper Community Engagement

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Hard Skills

Backend Programming LanguageFrontend Programming LanguageTechnical Demo CreationDocumentation ImprovementOpenAPI Familiarity

Soft Skills

Developer EmpathyStrong Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PostmanDocumentation WebsiteB2B APIs

Industry Keywords

Developer AdvocacyTechnical Content CreationWeb DevelopmentMobile Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and evolve developer documentation for Plaid’s APIs – writing new content, and improving clarity, accuracy, and usability of existing content.
Design and build sample applications, demos, and tutorial videos that demonstrate the benefits of integrating with Plaid’s APIs and the best practices to use during integrations.
Improve and maintain developer-facing resources, including the Postman collection, documentation website, and other assets.
Serve as the developer’s advocate, working with the developer community and translating external developer needs into actionable product and documentation insights for internal teams.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Design, and Marketing to ensure Plaid delivers a best-in-class developer experience and to build solutions that engage, activate, and onboard new developers at scale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, or similar roles, or a combination of 2+ years in Developer Relations and 3+ years in related technical roles such as Software Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Implementation, or Sales Engineering.
Ability to write clear, idiomatic code in at least one widely used backend language and one frontend language.
Experience building sample applications and technical demos.
Experience writing high-quality developer documentation from scratch, and identifying gaps or opportunities in existing documentation.
Ability to quickly learn and clearly explain new technologies and concepts.
Strong developer empathy, with the ability to understand and communicate what matters most to developers.
Ability to thoughtfully leverage generative AI to accelerate work while maintaining a high standard of quality in external-facing content.
Nice to have: Familiarity with OpenAPI, experience with web or mobile development, experience working on B2B APIs, experience building or growing developer communities around B2B APIs, strong presentation skills, experience creating technical content across formats such as slide decks, diagrams, web apps, or video.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission depending on the position offered.