Stripe

Software Engineer, Backend

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Base Salary

$206k - $286k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable computer systems that manage large volumes of information and fulfill business goals.
  • Improve backend scalability and performance through backend framework integration, API improvements, and database optimization.
  • Build tools that ingest and process signals from multiple sources for partner teams.
  • Implement logging and data visualization systems for backend APIs.
  • Diagnose and resolve software issues from production, automated testing, QA testing, and customers.
  • Design scalable, reliable automated testing suites to reduce manual quality assurance work.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software development and deployment processes using continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least six years of software development experience.
  • At least four years of experience building software solutions in Java, C++, Python, or Ruby.
  • At least four years of experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable systems.
  • At least four years of experience translating business needs into software requirements and designs.
  • At least four years of experience debugging production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
  • At least four years of distributed-systems experience.
  • At least four years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performance RESTful microservices.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $206,086–$285,600 per year, with potential equity, company bonus, or sales commissions/bonuses in addition to base salary.
  • 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and wellness stipends.
  • 50% telecommuting permitted.
  • 40-hour workweek.
  • Multiple positions available.

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About Stripe

10,000+ employees

Stripe builds financial infrastructure for internet businesses, offering APIs and tools for online and in‑person payments, subscriptions, marketplaces/payouts, fraud prevention, identity, tax, issuing, and treasury. It monetizes through per‑transaction fees and SaaS pricing for advanced products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in South San Francisco, Stripe is privately held and serves companies from startups to large enterprises worldwide.

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