Role Overview
Stripe is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in San Francisco. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe, LLC. 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.
What you’ll do
Responsibilities
- Design and build tools that enable partner teams to interact more easily with the system.
- Work with engineers across the company to launch new products or features.
- Design, build, and maintain APIs, services, and systems across Stripe’s engineering teams.
- Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
- Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes.
- Design and build tools and software that reduce friction in meeting onboarding requirements.
Who you are
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field, plus 5 years of Software Engineering experience.
Position also requires the following:
- 5 years of experience in building software solutions at scale in Python, Ruby, Java, or similar;
- 5 years of experience in making trade-offs between user experience and technical constraints;
- 5 years of experience in translating business requirements into software designs;
- 5 years of experience in debugging production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack; and
- 5 years of experience in building and maintaining production systems.
Salary: $224,000 - $336,000/yr.
This salary range represents the base salary range for the role and any sales commissions/sales bonuses targets, if applicable, would be in addition to the base salary.
40 hrs/week
Full remote work permitted.
Multiple Positions Available.
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. CA28 #LI-DNI
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at Stripe?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Stripe. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Software Engineer position at Stripe located?
This position is based in San Francisco. Stripe has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Software Engineer at Stripe earn?
Stripe has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Software Engineer role at Stripe posted?
This role was posted on June 26, 2026 (18 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer role at Stripe require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Stripe lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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