Entry-Level Software Engineer Position at Stripe
Stripe
Our company culture emphasizes complete project ownership, with a single individual designated as the lead for each initiative. This lead is responsible for overseeing the project's successful completion, though they may delegate tasks. We prioritize rapid deployment of betas and prototypes to validate that our solutions meet genuine user needs. Furthermore, we are committed to community engagement through innovative projects and the publication of open-source software.
- Must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in computer science or a closely related discipline by Summer 2026, or have comparable professional experience.
- Demonstrated programming knowledge from academic coursework or personal projects. Our primary tech stack includes Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, and Go, but we value strong foundational skills and the capacity to learn new languages.
- Prior experience gained through internships or collaborative coding projects in an academic or professional environment.
- The capacity to quickly grasp and comprehend new systems via self-directed study, mentorship, and collaboration with domain specialists.
- Engage in cross-departmental projects, working in close partnership with fellow engineering team members.
- Provide constructive and insightful feedback during code reviews and on technical design documents.
- Maintain the reliability and scalability of your team's systems to accommodate user growth and demand.
- Develop the competencies required for end-to-end project ownership, including project management and technical leadership abilities.
Stripe
Stripe is an Irish-American financial services and software company that provides economic infrastructure for the internet. It offers a suite of payment-processing software and application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, to accept and manage payments online and in person. The company's platform helps businesses with various financial tasks, including online payments, subscription management, invoicing, and fraud prevention through its AI-powered Radar tool. Stripe also helps platforms and marketplaces manage multi-party payments and offers solutions for business incorporation through its Atlas service. Its mission is to increase the GDP of the internet by making it easier for businesses to operate and grow globally, supporting over 135 currencies and a wide range of payment methods.