Engineering Manager - Payment Risk at Plaid

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of engineering management experience with significant experience as a software engineer
Experience owning a production product and working with a product manager and/or business partners to drive business impact
Deep experience with distributed architecture and systems
Track record of building and growing high performing engineering teams
Experience working with machine learning-based technology and/or products, including knowledge of ML & data infrastructure

Responsibilities

Set and execute on technical strategy across systems, data, and ML infrastructure
Set and maintain a high bar for quality and velocity for your team, leading by example and getting in the weeds of what your team is building
Set and hit ambitious goals that represent delivering value to our customers and building robust foundations
Hire, mentor and grow engineers across a range of seniority levels
Run team process, including micro and macro-execution and collaboration across functions & teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering ManagementAIMLData InfrastructureDistributed SystemsBackendAPIsPayment RiskFintechACH

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Engineering Manager role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Engineering Manager role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for this role?

Responsibilities include setting and executing technical strategy across systems, data, and ML infrastructure; maintaining high quality and velocity for the team; setting ambitious goals; and hiring, mentoring, and growing engineers.

What is the team structure like for the Payment Risk team?

You will lead a team of engineers responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure and systems for the Signal Risk Platform, partnering closely with ML and data science teams as well as product counterparts.

What makes a strong candidate for this Engineering Manager position?

Strong candidates should have experience leading engineering teams in building reliable systems, partnering with ML/data science and product teams, and driving technical strategy for customer-facing APIs and dashboards in high-stakes environments like payment risk.

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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