Full-Time

Experienced Design Engineer

Design Engineering

Posted on 11/21/2024

Plaid

Plaid

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$162k - $243kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
React.js
Data Science
Figma
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience as an engineer working on frontend, with strong skills in at least one frontend framework (e.g. React).
  • Attention to detail and an eye for high-quality UX.Excellent coding and testing skills.
  • Experience as a project lead, working with other engineers, and other functions (product, design, data science) to drive execution.
  • A portfolio of your past frontend work.
  • [Nice-to-Have] Experience working with design tools, like Figma.
Responsibilities
  • You’ll collaborate closely with designers to co-design high-quality experiences, and own shipping it into production.
  • You will build and productionize designs that incorporate animations and transitions.
  • You’ll work with a team that owns the frontend design system that supports all other frontend engineers at Plaid, and work on projects across some of the highest visibility and most important frontends at Plaid.
  • You will work closely with a highly iterative, cross-functional team (especially with Designers) to understand product requirements and legal constraints to build the next-generation core account linking experience for consumers and customers.
  • You will partner with other teams across Plaid, working closely with other engineering teams as well as Product, Design, Data Science, and more to iterate on and productionize new products and improve existing products.
  • You will own and lead projects, support other frontend engineers, advocate for technical and process changes, mentor more junior engineers, and follow best practices to increase overall system reliability.

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 suite of APIs that cover various financial use cases, ensuring secure and seamless data sharing. The company's goal is to empower clients to offer better financial services to their users through reliable and scalable data integration.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$714.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Plaid's recent partnerships and product expansions, such as the Consumer Report for credit underwriting, indicate a strong growth trajectory and diversification of revenue streams.
  • The company's significant customer base, including major players like Venmo, SoFi, and Citi, reflects its market leadership and potential for continued expansion.
  • Investment from high-profile firms like Goldman Sachs and the appointment of experienced leaders like Jen Taylor signal robust financial health and strategic direction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape, with giants like Visa and emerging startups, poses a constant threat to Plaid's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny and compliance requirements in different regions could slow down Plaid's global expansion efforts.

What makes Plaid unique

  • Plaid's robust API suite offers unparalleled integration capabilities, enabling seamless financial data sharing across a wide range of applications, unlike many competitors who offer more limited or specialized solutions.
  • The company's strong focus on security and compliance, including AML and OFAC checks, sets it apart in the fintech landscape where data protection is paramount.
  • Plaid's ability to serve a diverse clientele, from individual consumers to large enterprises, showcases its versatile platform, distinguishing it from competitors who may focus on narrower market segments.

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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.