Staff Software Engineer - AI & Intelligent Tooling
Summary
Build internal developer tools and AI-powered workflows, improve platform reliability, and mentor engineers at Plaid.
You will build and operate internal tools and services used by engineers, integrate AI-powered workflows into engineering processes, improve platform reliability and performance, own systems through production support, collaborate with stakeholders, set technical direction, and mentor engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate internal tools and services
- Integrate AI-powered tools and workflows into engineering processes
- Improve the reliability, usability, and performance of internal platforms
- Own systems end-to-end, including production support and iterative improvement
- Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to deliver solutions
- Set technical direction for major areas of Intelligent Tooling
- Mentor other engineers
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Developer tooling, internal platforms, or infrastructure experience
- AI systems, automation, or agentic workflow experience
- Hands-on experience using AI-powered developer tools
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaboration skills
- Technical direction and influence
Benefits
- Equity
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)