Experienced Developer Relations Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Enterprise Software, Data & AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 4-8 years of experience as a Developer Relations Engineer, Developer Advocate, Developer Evangelist, or in related roles such as Software Engineer, Technical Writer, Implementation Specialist, or Sales Engineer, and should be able to fluidly create clear, idiomatic code in at least one widely-used backend language, create reference architectures, and write clear, professional quality developer documentation. Strong developer empathy and the ability to understand and communicate concepts that are most important to developers are also required.

Responsibilities

As an Experienced Developer Relations Engineer, you will create reference implementations, documentation, and tooling to help external developers at financial institutions and fintechs build APIs to Plaid’s FDX specification at scale, and position Plaid as an industry leader in Open Banking. This includes improving the usability, content presentation, and organization of existing documentation, creating new tutorials and topic-specific guides, maintaining and improving developer-facing tools, and being the voice of the developer while providing input on crafting delightful product experiences for Plaid FDX developers.

Skills

FDX API

Postman

Technical Writing

Software Engineering

Backend Development

Developer Documentation

Reference Architectures

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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