Engineering Manager – Network Health

Plaid

. Lead a growing, deeply technical Network Health engineering team responsible for risk engineering .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $216,000 - $291,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams, setting strategic direction, and executing on complex roadmaps in risk engineering and fraud detection. Proficient in backend systems, data analysis, and fostering high-performance engineering cultures.

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Engineering ManagementRisk EngineeringFraud DetectionBackend SystemsData Analysis

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Hard Skills

System DesignArchitectureCodingData AnalysisTechnical StrategyTechnical QualityDelivery VelocityMetrics IdentificationTrend AnalysisTechnical Decision-Making

Soft Skills

CoachingFeedbackGoal SettingCollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Risk EngineeringFraud DetectionAbuse PreventionTrust and SafetyTechnical Tradeoffs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a growing, deeply technical Network Health engineering team responsible for risk engineering
Set the long-term Network Health strategy and roadmap
Translate evolving fraud scenarios and business requirements into technical priorities
Drive execution with a high technical bar
Lead and develop a team of 5 engineers and 2 embedded data scientists through goal setting, coaching, and feedback
Partner with technical and product leaders across Plaid
Uphold technical quality and delivery velocity
Work hands-on with data and the technology stack to identify metrics, trends, and opportunities
Guide the team’s technical decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of industry experience, including time as a Staff-level engineer before transitioning into management (nice to have)
2+ years of engineering management experience (nice to have)
Track record of setting strategy and executing against roadmaps in ambiguous environments while navigating business, product, and technical tradeoffs (nice to have)
Deep technical judgment in backend and data-intensive systems
Ability to engage directly in architecture, system design, coding, and data analysis
Experience in risk engineering, fraud detection, abuse prevention, trust and safety, or a related domain
Track record of building and growing high-performing engineering teams
Ability to work from the associated Plaid office at least 3 days per week
Ability to work in the United States; immigration-related support or sponsorship may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity and/or commission, dependent on the position offered
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment