Senior Software Engineer

stripe· Global Operations
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📍 South San Francisco, CA💰 USD 190K–286K

About this role

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Software Engineer role at stripe?
The listed salary for this Senior Software Engineer position at stripe is USD 190K–286K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Senior Software Engineer position at stripe located?
This Senior Software Engineer role at stripe is based in South San Francisco, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Software Engineer at stripe belong to?
This Senior Software Engineer position is part of the Global Operations department at stripe. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at stripe?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to stripe's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Software Engineer job at stripe posted?
This Senior Software Engineer position at stripe was posted on Jun 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Software Engineer
stripe · 💰 USD 190K–286K
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