About Plaud Inc. Plaud is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance, loved by over 2,000,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud captures, structures, and compounds the intelligence generated in conversations — so humans can think better, decide faster, and execute with clarity.
Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With full ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, GDPR, EN18031, and HIPAA compliances, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.
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Why You Should Join Us Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.
- Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
- Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
- Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
- Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
- Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.
What You Will Do - Own the design and implementation of core backend and platform capabilities for the Plaud Developer Platform, supporting Partner and Third-Party integrations
- Apply and enforce best practices in OAuth authorization, access control, and multi-tenant architecture — with the ability to make independent decisions on implementation approach
- Build and maintain standardized APIs, SDK interfaces, and developer onboarding workflows with minimal guidance
- Drive cross-system solutions in collaboration with product, device, and AI service teams — taking clear accountability for delivery
- Actively apply AI tools to accelerate engineering output across documentation, testing, debugging, and code review
- Identify and lead platform stability, performance, and developer experience improvements proactively
What We Look For - 3 years of backend engineering experience with a focus on platform or API development
- Solid hands-on experience with OAuth 2.0, authentication, and authorization — including production implementations
- Proven experience designing and shipping developer-facing APIs or SDKs
- Ability to work independently in a complex, multi-system environment with ambiguity
- Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve engineering productivity
- Strong communication skills; comfortable driving alignment across teams
What We Offer - Meaningful Ownership An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives a real stake in Plaud's long-term success.
- High-Impact Environment Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity.
- Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Gemini, Claude Code, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency.
- Best-in-Class Equipment Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires.
- Team & Culture Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.
- Medical & Insurance Coverage Comprehensive benefits to protect our employees' financial security, physical health, and longterm growth. Medical insurance and WICA coverage for all full-time employees.