Backend Engineer, API

About The Company
Stripe is a leading financial infrastructure platform that empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, manage revenue, and explore new growth opportunities. Serving millions of companies worldwide—from global enterprises to innovative startups—Stripe’s mission is to increase the GDP of the internet by providing seamless, reliable, and scalable financial services. With a focus on building open, connected infrastructure, Stripe enables businesses to operate efficiently across borders and currencies, fostering global economic growth. The company’s innovative solutions and commitment to technological excellence have established it as a trusted partner in the digital economy, driving forward the future of financial technology.
About The Role
We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team dedicated to managing money at a global scale. In this role, you will be instrumental in extending our balance management platform and developing a new funds accessibility platform that serves both enterprises and small-to-medium businesses. Your work will involve designing and maintaining APIs and large-scale systems that process billions of money movement requests reliably and efficiently. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Infrastructure, Product, and Operations—to deliver innovative financial solutions that meet evolving user needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of financial infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable, and user-friendly systems that support Stripe’s mission to increase the GDP of the internet.
Qualifications

• 2-12+ years of industry software engineering experience (excluding internships and co-ops)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (language agnostic in the interview process)
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple workstreams
• Ability to operate with high autonomy and take ownership of projects
• Interest in working as a generalist across various technologies and stacks
• Experience with large-scale financial tracking systems (preferred)
• Knowledge of cloud-based services such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, gRPC, GraphQL (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, build, and maintain APIs, services, and large-scale systems that handle billions of money movement requests efficiently and reliably
• Debug and resolve critical production issues across services and multiple layers of the technology stack
• Mentor and guide fellow engineers to foster growth and knowledge sharing within the team
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions to develop new features at scale
• Improve internal engineering standards, tooling, and processes to enhance overall system quality
• Maintain open communication and strong working relationships within a distributed and hybrid team environment

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range: $156,800 - $285,600 (USD)
• Equity options and potential bonuses or commissions
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Wellness stipends and other employee support programs
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a global technology leader

Equal Opportunity
Stripe is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in building the future of financial technology.