Software Engineer - Security Engineering

About this role

Plaid is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Security Engineering to strengthen its security infrastructure and protect sensitive data. The role involves developing security capabilities, maintaining security services, and collaborating with product engineers to meet security standards.

What you'll do

• Develop secure software to enhance Plaid's infrastructure.
• Maintain and build security infrastructure and services.
• Consult with product engineers on security standards.
• Educate engineering teams on security best practices.
• Participate in incident response and security awareness initiatives.
• Design technical solutions aligned with business needs.

What they're looking for

• Experience in building scalable systems.
• Knowledge of software architecture for security.
• Familiarity with data encryption and key management.
• Expertise in user and device authentication.
• Understanding of incident response and threat modeling.
• Passion for educating others on security.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with leading financial technology.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Engagement in meaningful security initiatives.
• Collaboration with a diverse team.
• Commitment to employee well-being and accommodations.