Staff Software Engineer - Security Infrastructure
Plaid
About this role
This role is a senior security-focused software engineering position responsible for building and operating Plaid’s secure infrastructure backbone. The engineer will define and implement core capabilities such as next-generation authorization, zero trust architecture, cryptographic and key management services, and secure AI guardrails. The position sits at the intersection of security and platform engineering, ensuring Plaid’s products and internal systems are secure by design at scale. The role also involves contributing to the broader security community through tooling and open-source work.
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About Plaid
plaid.comPlaid is a fintech infrastructure company that helps developers and businesses connect consumers’ bank accounts and financial data to apps and services via easy-to-integrate APIs and Plaid Link. Its product suite (Auth, Transactions, Identity, Assets, Investments, Liabilities, payment initiation and risk/verification tools) supports account verification, ACH payments, balance checks, transaction feeds, and underwriting. Companies in payments, lending, investing and personal finance rely on Plaid for developer-friendly SDKs, strong security controls, and compliance support to build reliable, data-driven fintech experiences.
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About Plaid
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$139k – $186k
per year
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