About Plaud Inc.
Plaud is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance, loved by over 2,500,000 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 $300M 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.
