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Senior Software Engineer

Stripe
Full Timesenior
South San Francisco, CA Posted 18 days ago

Role Overview

Stripe is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in South 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

  • Lead technical discussions and implement scalable technical solutions for open-ended, medium-to-large-sized technical problems in the issued cards and financial accounts space, including account management/compliance, onboarding, fraud prevention, and more (50%); 
  • Write technical project briefs and workstream roadmaps for medium-to-large-sized technical problems in the banking-as-a-service space (5%); 
  • Provide mentorship & technical training around the codebase to junior engineers and newer engineers (5%); 
  • Write technical documentation around compliance and fraud within the card issuing domain (5%); 
  • Partner directly with cross functional teams, like Product and Fraud Strategy, to translate real-world requirements into technical outcomes (5%); 
  • Regularly go on-call for your engineering team (10%); 
  • Review API and technical designs for various engineering teams (20%).

Who you are

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field followed by 3 years of experience in Software Engineering.  

Position also requires experience with the following:

  • 3 years of experience with typed (Java, C++ or Scala) or untyped programming languages (Javascript, Ruby, Python);
  • 2 years of experience with building end-to-end software solutions for fraud, compliance, and/or onboarding in the banking-as-a-service space;
  • 2 years of experience with Database experience (MySQL/Postgres or MongoDB); and
  • 5 months of experience with Web application development (AWS/Heroku/Google Cloud/Self Hosted).

Salary: $190,400.00 - $285,600.00/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

Up to 50% telework 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. #CA26  #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 South 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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