Plaid

Plaid is a financial technology company that focuses on democratizing financial services through technology. Their mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone by providing a network of data and insights that enables companies to build faster, safer, and more seamless financial experiences. They provide a platform that allows consumers and businesses to securely share data from their financial accounts with apps and services. Plaid’s network currently covers over 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe, and they work with thousands of companies including Venmo, SoFi, Betterment and many Fortune 500 companies.

Plaid offers a suite of products that include a secure and reliable data connectivity API, a Permissions Manager that provides visibility into customer connections, and a variety of solutions that address common fintech challenges, such as onboarding, fraud prevention, credit underwriting, and payments. They are committed to providing meaningful control and security for consumers’ financial data, and they actively promote an open finance ecosystem. Their mission is to enable financial freedom for everyone by making it easier for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use.

Plaid offers flexible working arrangements, including unlimited PTO for full-time employees, as well as the opportunity to work remotely. The company has offices in San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Amsterdam, and they guarantee a great work experience regardless of where you choose to work.

Plaid offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of its employees. These benefits include medical, life, and 401(k) plans, as well as equity for full-time employees. They also offer unlimited PTO, allowing employees to take time off as needed to meet their personal needs. To promote employee growth, Plaid provides learning stipends, tools, and training programs.

Plaid's mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone by democratizing financial services through technology. They build user-friendly platforms and intelligent tools that enable developers to create amazing products that solve big problems, ultimately giving individuals greater control over their financial lives.

Plaid promotes a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and impact. They encourage employees to grow and thrive together through mentorship programs, development opportunities, and a lively internal community. Plaid also emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with a focus on creating a welcoming and equitable work environment for all. This is reflected in their various employee resource groups, like Plaids of Color, PLGBTQ+, and Women+, which support and amplify the voices of underrepresented groups within the company.

Plaid is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. They track their progress towards this goal through public data, and continue to invest in efforts to increase representation, including through the Pleadership Rule which ensures diverse candidate pools for senior leadership roles. Their internal Plaid Community Groups (PCGs) play a key role in building belonging, providing bespoke programming for underrepresented groups and advocating for their needs. Plaid aims to embed DEIB into their company culture, empowering leaders and employees to make DEIB a shared responsibility across the organization.