Staff Software Engineer - Data Governance
Plaid · San Francisco HQ
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**Staff Software Engineer - Data Governance** **About the Role** Set technical direction for Plaid's data-governance platform at scale. Lead the design of distributed backend systems that reliably delete, restrict, and track data across dozens of services. Drive multi-quarter initiatives from privacy and regulatory requirements through to shipped, auditable infrastructure. Mentor engineers and partner with Legal, Privacy, Security, and product teams. **Key Responsibilities** • Own technical architecture for Plaid's data-governance platform • Lead design and delivery of multi-quarter, cross-team initiatives • Drive design reviews and set engineering standards for reliability, correctness, and auditability • Partner with Legal, Privacy, Security, and product-engineering teams on governance controls • Mentor engineers and serve as technical point of contact for governance concerns **Required Qualifications** • 8+ years building and operating backend distributed systems at scale (Go, Java, or similar) • Track record leading complex system design and cross-team technical initiatives • Strong fundamentals in data stores, consistency, and reliability • Ability to turn ambiguous requirements into clear technical plans • Excellent written and verbal communication with non-engineering partners **Nice-to-Have** • Experience with data privacy, governance, or compliance systems (GDPR/CCPA, data-use enforcement, cataloging, auditing) **About Plaid** Plaid powers financial connectivity for millions of people and thousands of companies including Venmo, SoFi, and Fortune 500 companies. The Data Governance team ensures Plaid handles consumer and customer data responsibly and enforces privacy commitments and regulatory obligations in systems themselves. **Benefits & Compensation** Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Equity and/or commission dependent on position. Pay based on scope, experience, skillset, and location. Plaid is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
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