Engineering Manager - IDV Layer - job 1 of 2

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.

The Identity Verification team is modernizing identity data and anti-fraud solutions to empower companies to optimize customer onboarding experiences whilst protecting them from fraud.  The team focuses on helping our customers with two things: Onboard new users quickly, safely, and compliantly (Identity Verification, Layer) Prevent fraudulent users from being on their services (Monitor, Beacon). The Layer team within IDV is a fast-moving and customer-obsessed team that is building out a breakout product for financial onboarding. This product lives much earlier in customer onboarding funnels, increasing conversion through a combination of cutting edge fraud checks and Plaid’s uniquely positioned data moat.

As an Engineering Manager on the IDV Layer team, you will guide and grow a team of engineers, own the product roadmap in partnership with PMs, and architect core systems to meet ambitious scaling and revenue goals. You’ll set technical strategy, coach your reports, and be hands-on (40–60% of the time) writing code, prototyping, and reviewing designs. You’ll coordinate cross-functionally within IDV and across other Plaid orgs, shaping the future of a high-impact “startup within a startup.

• People management (career growth, performance management, feedback)
• Contribute to architecture, design, and code (40–60% hands-on)
• Partner with PMs to set team direction, scope sprints, and prioritize effectively
• Deliver features and improvements quickly to support large deals and scale revenue
• Coordinate cross-functionally with IDV Core, Verify, Foundations, and other Plaid teams
• Foster a positive team culture rooted in ownership, scrappiness, and technical excellence
• Setting team strategy in partnership with PM counterparts & managing execution (eg planning, prioritization, sprints, etc)

• 2+ years of TLM and 1+ years of engineering management experience with significant experience as a software engineer
• Ability to be hands-on by contributing to system architecture and through individual code contributions through 40-60% of your time on a small team
• Experience owning a scaled product and working with a product manager and/or business partners to drive business impact
• Capable of building a deep understanding of customer needs and translating them into technical requirements and solutions.
• Passion for fostering high-functioning teams and creating a positive, productive team culture.
• Proven track record of finding creative solutions to complex problems, overcoming obstacles, and driving projects to successful completion with a scrappy, can-do attitude.
• High ownership. Must be able to step up and own your success and the success of your team.
• Proven track record of enhancing your reports and providing individuals with meaningful opportunities for growth

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.

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