Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure and Observability

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. #LI-Remote

The Data Infrastructure and Observability Team is responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing the data infrastructure that underpins our data-driven initiatives. The team's primary focus is on establishing a robust and scalable foundation for data collection, storage, processing, analysis, and visualization. Additionally, the team works on ensuring comprehensive observability across the entire data ecosystem to enable data-driven decision-making, identify anomalies, and proactively address potential issues. Engineers on the Data Infrastructure and Observability team work on infrastructures that power all of Plaid’s data use cases, including Analytics, ML, Metrics, and Logging.

As a member of the Data Infrastructure and Observability team, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining the foundational elements that empower our organization to harness the potential of data effectively. This role is suited for individuals who thrive in an environment with vast scope and diverse surface areas, and who are passionate about developing cutting-edge data solutions.

We prioritize technical excellence as a fundamental aspect of our team's culture. We believe that the pursuit of excellence is crucial in delivering high-quality data infrastructure and observability solutions. (This includes good documentation, testing plans, improving on-call experience etc).

$137,694 - $186,300 a year

Target base salary for this role is between $137,694 and $186,300 per year. Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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!

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