Experienced Software Engineer - Python Tooling & Developer Infrastructure

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in platform or infrastructure engineering focused on Python, with hands-on experience maintaining Python at scale, especially in multi-tenant monorepos. A strong understanding of Python packaging, dependency management, and best practices for shared library development is required, along with experience designing developer tooling and standardized developer workflows and strong cross-functional communication skills. Familiarity with Go, infrastructure tooling (Docker, Terraform, AWS), ML/AI development workflows, and monorepo management tools like Bazel or Pants are considered nice-to-haves.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will drive critical improvements to the tools and workflows that power Plaid’s Python development ecosystem, leading initiatives to simplify, standardize, and scale how Python code is authored, built, tested, and released. Responsibilities include improving Plaid’s Python monorepo, building and maintaining developer tools, improving and operating a fast CI pipeline, creating zero-setup development environments, and collaborating with product, infrastructure, and ML engineers to identify friction points and deliver improvements to the developer experience.

Skills

Python

Platform Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering

Developer Tooling

CI/CD

Monorepo

Packaging

Dependency Management

Docker

Terraform

AWS

ML/AI Workflows

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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