Software Engineer - Machine Learning Infrastructure

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. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam. #LI-Remote

The Machine Learning Platform team at Plaid is at the forefront of transforming the financial technology landscape. Specializing in developing cutting-edge machine learning products, this team plays a crucial role in advancing transaction enrichment, credit, and risk management solutions. By leveraging consumer-permissioned financial data, the team enables Plaid and its partners to craft innovative financial services that cater to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.

As a Software Engineer on the Machine Learning (ML) Platforms team at Plaid, you will contribute significantly to developing the core infrastructure that powers Plaid's machine learning initiatives. Your work will support the innovation and effectiveness of ML products in areas such as transaction enrichment, credit evaluation, and risk assessment. If you're interested in building state-of-the-art AI/ML solutions to enhance financial freedom for everyone, let's chat!

Responsibilities

• Developing Scalable ML Infrastructure: You will assist in designing and developing scalable, efficient, and robust machine learning infrastructure that supports the lifecycle of ML models—from data ingestion and processing to training, evaluation, and deployment. You will contribute to ensuring this infrastructure can handle large-scale data and complex computations with high reliability and performance.
• Improving ML Operations (MLOps): You will innovate and implement best practices in MLOps to streamline the development, deployment, and monitoring of ML models. This includes automating pipelines, ensuring model reproducibility, and facilitating seamless model versioning and rollout.
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: You will work closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to understand their needs and help translate them into ML platform capabilities. Your collaborative efforts will ensure that the ML infrastructure effectively supports product features and business objectives.
• Technical Guidance and Support: You will provide guidance and support to junior engineers and peers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to promote a culture of technical excellence. Your contributions will help develop the team's skills and foster innovation.
• Staying Updated with Industry Trends: You will stay informed about the latest developments in machine learning, data engineering, and cloud technologies. By keeping up with industry trends and challenges, you will help ensure that the ML platform remains up-to-date and competitive.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Software Engineering Experience
• 1+ years with Machine learning or developing machine learning platforms
• Strong communication and architecture skills
• Python experience and k8s experience

$157,140 - $197,640 a year

Target base salary for this role is between $157,140 and $197,640 per year. 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). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

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