Process
I went through a process that started with the application, then moved into the phone interview, and then an exam. I am unsure if there were steps past this, but I was not selected after the exam.
Questions
Questions were asked about my work ethics, my background experience, and my knowledge of the company.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 50 interview experiences for the Plaid Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Plaid's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral14%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Plaid's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Plaid Work Experiences
2.0
Mismanagement
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 24, 2024
Pros: A good New York office with great people.
Cons: Poor management and a lack of morale.
3.0
Bleak future
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam
June 26, 2023
Pros: Good engineer culture and great teammates
Cons: Poor upper management and bureaucratic promos. Future prospects are bleak.
3.0
Cool but not for everyone
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
November 20, 2025
Pros: Nice office, nice food, and good benefits.
Cons: Boring projects and work, valuation that is too high, and not going public any time soon.
- 2.0MismanagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 24, 2024Pros: A good New York office with great people.Cons: Poor management and a lack of morale.
- 3.0Bleak futureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdamJune 26, 2023Pros: Good engineer culture and great teammatesCons: Poor upper management and bureaucratic promos. Future prospects are bleak.
- 3.0Cool but not for everyoneSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CANovember 20, 2025Pros: Nice office, nice food, and good benefits.Cons: Boring projects and work, valuation that is too high, and not going public any time soon.
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