Engineering Manager, Product Foundations at Plaid

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Strong understanding of building scalable architecture to support production products
Experience hiring, managing, and growing engineers
Must be a deeply technical EM, able to dive deep into the technical details of the problems the team faces, empowering the team to execute against an ambitious set of goals

Responsibilities

Setting team strategy in partnership with the TL on this team and other ProFound EM counterparts
Driving execution (e.g., planning, sprints, etc.) and holding a high technical bar
People management of engineers: career growth, performance management, evaluating promotions, and delivering feedback
Directly driving technical and product outcomes: identifying new opportunities, diving deep into project details to ensure robust project execution
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define clear, reusable interfaces and abstractions that simplify complex workflows for the other Plaid product teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Scalable ArchitectureEngineering ManagementPeople ManagementPerformance ManagementAPIsData Ingestion PipelinesBank IntegrationTechnical Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Engineering Manager role?

The target base salary range is $214,800 to $366,000 per year, with additional compensation in the form of equity and/or commission depending on the position offered.

What benefits does Plaid offer?

Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Engineering Manager position?

Candidates need a strong understanding of building scalable architecture, experience hiring, managing, and growing engineers, and must be a deeply technical EM able to dive deep into technical details.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate is a deeply technical Engineering Manager with hands-on experience in technical and product outcomes, people management including career growth and performance, and the ability to set strategy and drive execution while holding a high technical bar.

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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