Plaid

Engineering Manager - Money Movement & Partnerships

New York, New York, United States

$193,320 – $329,400Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 2+ years of engineering management experience with significant experience as a software engineer, along with experience owning a production product and working with a product manager or business partners to drive business impact. They should also have deep experience with full-stack architecture and systems, and a track record of building and growing high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will set and maintain a high bar for quality and velocity for their team, leading by example and getting involved in the technical details of their team’s work. They will also set and hit ambitious goals that deliver value to customers and build robust foundations, hire, mentor, and grow engineers across various seniority levels, run team processes including micro and macro-execution and collaboration across functions and teams, and partner closely with the engineering team on technical planning and execution, including maintaining reliable systems that meet customer expectations for money movement flows.

Skills

API Design
Full-stack architecture
Systems
Engineering Management
Software Engineering
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Hiring
Technical Planning
Execution

Plaid

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

About Plaid

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive and scalable platform that supports various financial use cases, such as transactions and identity verification. The company's goal is to enhance the way users interact with their financial data, making it easier and more secure.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$714.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.
Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.
Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.

Risks

Increased competition from API-based banking solutions like FIS's Code Connect platform.
Potential legal challenges, such as PNC's lawsuit over trademark issues.
Demand for enhanced transparency and security in financial data sharing.

Differentiation

Plaid offers seamless financial data integration through robust APIs for diverse clients.
Plaid's Pay by Bank for Bill Pay provides a cost-effective recurring payment solution.
Plaid's strategic partnerships enhance its value proposition in payroll and payment sectors.

Upsides

Plaid's expansion into the Triangle area indicates growth and increased hiring potential.
Partnership with Dwolla enhances Plaid's presence in the secure payments sector.
Collaboration with Ansa expands market reach through pay-by-bank capabilities for merchants.

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