Thoughts on Plaid

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Mar 3, 2021 19 Comments

I am most likely getting an E4 offer soon (debrief feedback was very positive according to recruiter), and would love to join the company from what I've heard. But I'd like to hear the opinion of some Plaid Blinders. Specifically about:

* WLB
* Thoughts on future of company in 1-3 year timeline
* Promotion timelines/requirements to E5
* Rough TC bands for E4
* Refresher/Bonus philosophy
* 401k options (fund selection, Mega-Backdoor compatible, company match, etc.)
* Perks for remote workers
* Anything else?

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  • Plaid
    sMfT18

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    sMfT18
    Ex-FB here
    -WLB is somewhat team dependent, but overall fairly good (50 hours a week at most, never death marches)
    - Leveling is still being formalized, no strict timelines to e5 unlike fb
    - Check levels.fyi
    - ask your recruiter
    - no megabackdoor, guideline, standard lifecycle funds (vanguard, etc), no company match
    - stipend to fix up office (forgot the amount), pre-covid could also reimburse wework if you were on a fully remote team
    - sweet company-wide annual Mexico trip, generally high engineering bar, super nice and in contrast to a lot of other fintechs, not bro-y

    Anyway $PLAD to the moon, join!
    Mar 3, 2021 3
  • New
    grayworm

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    grayworm
    WLB - depends on the team and if you’re competent in your role
    1-3 year upside - 100b
    E5 - I don’t think we do up or out
    E4 - 250k tc?
    Refresher/bonus - promotions, or a 4 on your review. Retention every two years
    401k - no match
    Perks - 500 stipend, team budget towards whatever you decide, 100/month health stipend (therapy, gym equipment, shoes)

    Greatest company I’ve ever worked for
    Mar 5, 2021 2
  • Plaid
    hcGyeK7

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    hcGyeK7
    Existing Plaid poster covers it. A few more points:
    - E5 promo is aligned with FB roughly I think. Growth guide/level map still has some kinks to be worked out
    - Bands I don’t know, but I think we are competitive with Robinhood and others although probably a bit lower (we run lean)
    - refresher for top performers, maybe 20-25%, once a year (note: new comp philosophy not published yet so that may change)
    - no bonus

    More of an impact place than a min-max comp place. A lot of folks here for work, mission, culture. General feeling is that we have a big opportunity to capture but it’s not guaranteed.
    Mar 4, 2021 1
    • Facebook
      alwayshunt

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      OP
      Thanks! Robinhood puts their E4-equivalent at ~300k, I'll assume up to 85-90% of that.

      Definitely want to work here *because* of the impact available, but 15 minutes can make you 15% or more 🦎😅
      Mar 4, 2021
  • Would you mind sharing a little bit about your interview process? I have one soon.
    Mar 3, 2021 7
  • Synopsys
    staircaseq

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    staircaseq
    Op any update?
    May 4, 2021 0