About Plaud Inc. Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 2,000,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think. Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN 18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection. To learn more about Plaud, please visit https://www.plaud.ai and follow along on Instagram, X, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube   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 * Contribute to the design and implementation of core backend and platform capabilities for the Plaud Developer Platform, supporting both Partner and Third-Party integrations — working closely with senior engineers throughout * Learn and apply best practices in OAuth authorization, access control, and multi-tenant architecture under guidance * Help build and maintain standardized APIs, SDK interfaces, and developer onboarding workflows * Collaborate with product, device, and AI service teams to deliver cross-system solutions * Actively learn and apply AI tools to improve day-to-day engineering workflows — including documentation, testing, debugging, and code review * Continuously improve platform stability, performance, and developer experience as part of a team effort Skills, qualifications and experience we look for * 1 year of backend engineering experience, with exposure to platform or API development * Basic understanding of OAuth 2.0, authentication, and authorization concepts — hands-on experience a plus * Some experience with API design or developer-facing tooling * Eagerness to learn in a complex, multi-system environment * Proactive attitude toward adopting AI tools to enhance personal productivity and engineering output * Good communication skills; comfortable working 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.