Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 8+ years of experience in full-time software development roles, with a strong technical background that includes designing and engineering high-impact products. You are passionate about building elegant APIs that delight users and enable merchants to run and scale their businesses on top of Stripe. Your experience includes mentoring and growing senior engineers, acting as a technical leader within your team.

You have a solid understanding of data-driven decision making and experimentation, which allows you to make informed choices that enhance product functionality and user experience. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with highly technical users to understand their needs and translate them into effective solutions.

Desirable

Experience with complex recurring payment systems is a plus, as is familiarity with Stripe's products and services. You are comfortable navigating the challenges of building scalable systems that manage millions of transactions daily. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders sets you apart.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Subscriptions team, you will have the opportunity to design and extend Stripe's public Subscriptions & Quotes API. You will work on building abstractions that span multiple teams, contributing to the future of Stripe's Billing architecture. Your role will involve collaborating with engineers across the organization to ensure that the APIs you develop meet the needs of a diverse user base.

You will be responsible for understanding the complexities of recurring payments and how they impact businesses of all sizes. This includes orchestrating multi-stage contracts and enabling merchants to utilize powerful quote lifecycle features. You will engage in discussions about system architecture and design, ensuring that the solutions you propose are both scalable and maintainable.

Your work will directly impact how businesses interact with Stripe's platform, making it easier for them to accept recurring payments and grow their revenue. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior and senior engineers, sharing your expertise and helping them develop their skills.

What we offer

At Stripe, you will be part of a mission-driven company that aims to increase the GDP of the internet. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and contribute to products that have a significant impact on businesses worldwide. We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued. Join us in shaping the future of financial infrastructure.