Engineering Manager- Machine Learning Infrastructure at Plaid

San Francisco, California, United States

Plaid Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 8–10 years of experience in ML infrastructure, including direct hands-on expertise as an engineer, IC/TL
  • 2+ years of experience managing infrastructure or ML platform engineers
  • Proven experience delivering and operating ML or AI infrastructure at scale
  • Solid technical depth across ML/AI infrastructure domains (e.g., feature stores, pipelines, deployment, inference, observability)
  • Demonstrated ability to drive execution on complex technical projects with cross-team stakeholders
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the ML Infra team, driving project execution and ensuring delivery on key commitments
  • Build and launch Plaid’s next-generation feature store to improve reliability and velocity of model development
  • Define and drive adoption of an ML Ops “golden path” for secure, scalable model training, deployment, and monitoring
  • Ensure operational excellence of ML pipelines, deployment tooling, and inference systems
  • Partner with ML product teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that accelerate model development and iteration
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Skills

ML Infrastructure
Feature Store
MLOps
Model Training
Model Deployment
Model Monitoring
ML Pipelines
Deployment Frameworks
Inference Tooling

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.

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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