Software Engineer, Experimental Projects

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, aiming to increase the GDP of the internet. As a Software Engineer on the Experimental Projects team, you will transform innovative ideas into functional prototypes, contributing to the development of new products and tools that empower businesses globally.

Responsibilities:

• Drive projects from ideation to implementation, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle
• Build full-stack solutions including intuitive web frontends, clean APIs, and robust backend systems
• Work across various technologies and languages (TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.) based on project needs
• Collaborate directly with users to understand their needs and gather feedback
• Prototype and validate ideas quickly, pivoting or adjusting based on real-world usage
• Partner with teams across Stripe to integrate with existing systems and infrastructure

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional, hands on full-stack development experience with languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Go, or Java
• Excel at rapid prototyping while maintaining appropriate quality standards
• Demonstrate strong product intuition and user empathy
• Have experience building and shipping customer facing products from scratch
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Have a passion for working on side-projects, open source, or similar self-driven initiatives you're proud of
• Bring energy and enthusiasm that inspires collaboration