You should have 5+ years in full-stack development with JS, TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Go, or Java, excel in rapid prototyping, possess strong product intuition, and have experience in shipping customer-facing products.

You will own projects from ideation to deployment, build full-stack solutions, collaborate with users, prototype ideas, and integrate with existing systems across various technologies.

Software Engineering

Product

United States

San Francisco

Vacation & Time off

Sick days

Life Insurance

Free Lunch or Snacks

Large

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Dublin, the company aims to increase the GDP of the internet.

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Stripe

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. About The Team Stripe's Experimental Projects team is our in-house innovation lab where we rapidly transform ideas into working prototypes. We operate as an idea incubator, building and testing new concepts with real users, sometimes going from concept to functional prototype in just days. What you’ll do As a Software Engineer on the Experimental Projects team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation at Stripe, turning promising ideas into tangible solutions that could shape the future of our platform. You'll have the autonomy to identify opportunities, rapidly build prototypes, and work directly with users to validate and iterate on your solutions. This role combines technical excellence with creative problem-solving – you'll work across our entire technology stack to bring ideas to life, sometimes in just days. Your work will help us discover new ways to empower businesses worldwide, contributing directly to Stripe's mission of increasing the GDP of the internet. Whether it's creating new developer tools, exploring novel payment experiences, or inventing entirely new products, you'll have the freedom to experiment and the resources to make a significant impact. Responsibilities * Drive projects from ideation to implementation, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle * Build full-stack solutions including intuitive web frontends, clean APIs, and robust backend systems * Work across various technologies and languages (TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.) based on project needs * Collaborate directly with users to understand their needs and gather feedback * Prototype and validate ideas quickly, pivoting or adjusting based on real-world usage * Partner with teams across Stripe to integrate with existing systems and infrastructure Who you are We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum Requirements * 5+ years of professional, hands on full-stack development experience with languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Go, or Java * Excel at rapid prototyping while maintaining appropriate quality standards * Demonstrate strong product intuition and user empathy * Have experience building and shipping customer facing products from scratch Preferred Qualifications * Are comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments * Have a passion for working on side-projects, open source, or similar self-driven initiatives you’re proud of * Bring energy and enthusiasm that inspires collaboration Hybrid work at Stripe Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams. Pay and benefits The annual US base salary range for this role is $187,500 - $281,300. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

Who we areAbout StripeStripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.About The TeamStripe's Experimental Projects team is our in-house innovation lab where we rapidly transform ideas into working prototypes. We operate as an idea incubator, building and testing new concepts with real users, sometimes going from concept to functional prototype in just days.What you’ll doAs a Software Engineer on the Experimental Projects team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation at Stripe, turning promising ideas into tangible solutions that could shape the future of our platform. You'll have the autonomy to identify opportunities, rapidly build prototypes, and work directly with users to validate and iterate on your solutions.This role combines technical excellence with creative problem-solving – you'll work across our entire technology stack to bring ideas to life, sometimes in just days.Your work will help us discover new ways to empower businesses worldwide, contributing directly to Stripe's mission of increasing the GDP of the internet. Whether it's creating new developer tools, exploring novel payment experiences, or inventing entirely new products, you'll have the freedom to experiment and the resources to make a significant impact.Responsibilities * Drive projects from ideation to implementation, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle * Build full-stack solutions including intuitive web frontends, clean APIs, and robust backend systems * Work across various technologies and languages (TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.) based on project needs * Collaborate directly with users to understand their needs and gather feedback * Prototype and validate ideas quickly, pivoting or adjusting based on real-world usage * Partner with teams across Stripe to integrate with existing systems and infrastructure         Who you areWe’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.Minimum Requirements * 5+ years of professional, hands on full-stack development experience with languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Go, or Java * Excel at rapid prototyping while maintaining appropriate quality standards * Demonstrate strong product intuition and user empathy * Have experience building and shipping customer facing products from scratch         Preferred Qualifications * Are comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments * Have a passion for working on side-projects, open source, or similar self-driven initiatives you’re proud of * Bring energy and enthusiasm that inspires collaboration         Hybrid work at StripeOffice-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.Pay and benefitsThe annual US base salary range for this role is $187,500 - $281,300. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

Software Engineer, Experimental Projects - Stripe

Who we are&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Stripe&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Team&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Stripe's Experimental Projects team is our in-house innovation lab where we rapidly transform ideas into working prototypes. We operate as an idea incubator, building and testing new concepts with real users, sometimes going from concept to functional prototype in just days.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What you’ll do&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a Software Engineer on the Experimental Projects team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation at Stripe, turning promising ideas into tangible solutions that could shape the future of our platform. You'll have the autonomy to identify opportunities, rapidly build prototypes, and work directly with users to validate and iterate on your solutions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This role combines technical excellence with creative problem-solving – you'll work across our entire technology stack to bring ideas to life, sometimes in just days.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Your work will help us discover new ways to empower businesses worldwide, contributing directly to Stripe's mission of increasing the GDP of the internet. Whether it's creating new developer tools, exploring novel payment experiences, or inventing entirely new products, you'll have the freedom to experiment and the resources to make a significant impact.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Drive projects from ideation to implementation, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build full-stack solutions including intuitive web frontends, clean APIs, and robust backend systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Work across various technologies and languages (TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.) based on project needs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate directly with users to understand their needs and gather feedback&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prototype and validate ideas quickly, pivoting or adjusting based on real-world usage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Partner with teams across Stripe to integrate with existing systems and infrastructure&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Who you are&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Minimum Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;5+ years of professional, hands on full-stack development experience with languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Go, or Java&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excel at rapid prototyping while maintaining appropriate quality standards&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrate strong product intuition and user empathy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have experience building and shipping customer facing products from scratch&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have a passion for working on side-projects, open source, or similar self-driven initiatives you’re proud of&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bring energy and enthusiasm that inspires collaboration&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Hybrid work at Stripe&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Pay and benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The annual US base salary range for this role is $187,500 - $281,300. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

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