Backend Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have 8+ years of experience building and maintaining production systems at scale — you've navigated the complexities of API development and understand best practices in design. Your expertise in building data models and managing database migrations is complemented by your knowledge of infrastructure configuration. You thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating a growth mindset and a fearless curiosity to explore the unknown. You write maintainable, well-tested, modular code while being pragmatic about moving quickly. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills enable you to create clear technical documentation that aids your team and users.

You have a strong preference for experience in an API-based business, particularly in payments, fintech, or crypto. Your contributions to open-source developer tooling and published work, whether through open-source code or presentations, showcase your commitment to the community. Past experience in authentication or security adds to your profile, making you a well-rounded candidate for this role.

What you'll do

As a Staff Backend Engineer at Privy, you will be instrumental in creating software that transforms complex technical systems into delightful developer tools. You will assemble tried-and-true primitives into intuitive, responsive APIs and beautiful interfaces, ensuring that our tools empower developers and prioritize user ownership. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement features that enhance our offerings.

You will lead efforts in modern API development, ensuring that our systems are robust and scalable. Your experience will guide the team in best practices for database management and infrastructure configuration, helping to maintain high standards of performance and security. You will also be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

In addition to coding, you will engage in open-source work, contributing to projects that align with our mission of making privacy and user ownership the default online. You will participate in discussions about technical direction and help shape the future of our developer tooling. Your ability to communicate effectively will be crucial as you document processes and share insights with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we offer

At Stripe, we believe in the power of privacy and user ownership. Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization that values transparency and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth. You will work in an environment that encourages experimentation and innovation, allowing you to explore new ideas and technologies. Our culture promotes open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.