Description
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.
Security Engineering is the engineering function inside the Plaid security org that focuses on developing the industry-leading security systems and infrastructure. As a Software Engineer - Security Engineering, you will develop security capabilities to secure Plaid infrastructure and sensitive data access.
Responsibilities
- Develop maintainable and secure software to enhance Plaid's infrastructure and protect sensitive data.
- Communicate effectively with managers and team members regarding project deliverables and progress.
- Design and implement technical solutions that align with the evolving needs of the business.
- Actively participate in incident response and security awareness initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience building scalable systems and services.
- Experience architecting software systems to meet security, privacy, usability, scalability, and cost requirements.
While these experience and characteristics are not prerequisites, candidates who possess them would be well-suited for the role:
- Experience building systems or services related to data encryption, key management, secret management, certificate management, transport security, user authentication, device authentication, service authentication, permission management, authorization systems, and security policy enforcement.
- Experience with securing critical and sensitive information assets.
- Experience with data platforms and data infrastructure.
- Experience with threat modeling, security architecture reviews, or incident response.
- Passionate about educating others on security and privacy.
Compensation
- $188,748 – $242,676
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).