FAQs
What is the role of a Sales Engineer at Plaid?
The Sales Engineer at Plaid acts as a technical lead during the pre-sales process, partnering with Account Executives to design solutions, demonstrate product capabilities, and address technical questions for large Fintech accounts.
What are the primary responsibilities of a Sales Engineer?
Responsibilities include partnering with Account Executives, demonstrating how Plaid meets prospects' needs, engaging with technical stakeholders, conducting POCs, providing RFP responses, and collaborating with engineering and product teams for feedback insights.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates need 7+ years of customer-facing experience, strong customer empathy, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of web services, APIs, and application architecture as well as the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Is experience in Payments, Fraud, or Credit required?
No, it is not required but is considered a "nice to have."
Is travel required for this job?
Yes, the role may require travel up to 25% of the time.
What is the salary range for this position?
The target base salary for the role ranges from $143,640 to $234,360 per year, with additional compensation possibilities depending on the position offered.
Does Plaid offer any benefits?
Yes, Plaid provides a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.
How does Plaid approach diversity and inclusion?
Plaid is committed to building a diverse team and values the unique experiences candidates bring. They encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of whether their experiences fully match the job description.
Are there any accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application process?
Yes, Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process for candidates with disabilities. Candidates can reach out to accommodations@plaid.com for assistance.