Engineering Manager

Who you are

• We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description
• 8+ years of industry experience, that includes time as a Staff-level engineer before transitioning into management
• 1+ years of engineering management experience
• Deep experience designing scalable, reliable architectures that support real-world products at scale
• Track record of building and growing high performing engineering teams (either as an engineer or a manager)

What the job involves

• You will lead a team of 6 engineers, ranging from mid-level to Staff, developing them through clear goal setting, coaching, and feedback
• You’ll define and drive the long-term strategy for this focus area, in close partnership with technical and product leaders across Plaid
• You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify high-leverage opportunities, shape the roadmap, and dive deep into technical design and execution details to ensure consistent delivery of high-impact business outcomes
• You’ll uphold a high bar for technical quality and delivery velocity, leading by example

Benefits

• Vibrant offices in SF, NYC, and Raleigh-Durham—with catered meals, happy hours, and clubs to keep you connected
• Competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and support for fertility, mental health, and parental leave
• Lifestyle perks including home office stipends, daycare support, and commuting benefits like CitiBike and Lyft