Full-Time
Integrations Operations Engineer
Posted on 10/23/2024
Plaid
1,001-5,000 employees
Connects financial accounts to apps securely
Compensation Overview
CA$109.2k - CA$136.8kAnnually
Junior
Remote in Canada
- At least one year of professional software engineering experience
- Experience developing web services and APIs, or clients/integrations that interface with them
- Customer-first attitude with a strong sense of empathy
- Proven ability to identify and improve processes and increase efficiencies
- Analytical and data-oriented approach to problem solving
- Familiarity or experience with TypeScript
- Investigate and resolve the highest impact integrations issues by writing maintainable code with tests and deploying them to production
- Participate in pull requests and other code review as both a receiver and giver of feedback
- Rotate in on-call schedules with other Engineering teams to ensure uptime of integrations
- Apply creative problem solving to solve problems at a more abstract and holistic level
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
6 month growth
↑ 7%1 year growth
↑ 13%2 year growth
↓ -2%
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
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