Staff Software Engineer (Security Engineering)

About this role

• Security Engineering is the engineering function inside the Plaid security org that focuses on developing the industry-leading security systems and infrastructure
• Security Engineering owns most of Plaid’s security-related infrastructure: secure data storage, key management systems, internal identity platform, internal authentication systems, internal permission management, and internal authorization service
• We develop solutions across data encryption, key management, access control, and data loss prevention to protect sensitive consumer data
• We believe in the Zero Trust security model and are always looking for ways to improve our authentication and access control platforms
• You will develop security capabilities to secure Plaid infrastructure and sensitive data access
• You will lead the team’s strategic planning in collaboration with the manager and other senior engineers
• You will own, maintain, and build Plaid’s security infrastructure and services like IAM Gateway, Key Management System and Network Firewall
• You will consult with product engineers to ensure Plaid services meet security standards
• You will help educate and support other engineering teams to improve security in their own products and services
• You will assist with Plaid’s incident response and security awareness programs
• Develop maintainable and secure software to enhance Plaid’s infrastructure and protect sensitive data
• Collaborate with team leaders to develop and execute team strategy in the short and long term
• 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

### 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 fertil...