Software Engineer, Optimized Checkout – Link

Stripe

Software Engineer at Stripe focusing on optimized checkout and link features. Collaborating on products impacting millions while upholding high engineering standards.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $161,637 - $213,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development with a focus on Ruby, Java, and Javascript or Typescript, while ensuring high engineering standards through automated testing and robust API design. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products and features.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Computer ScienceRuby ProgrammingJava ProgrammingRESTful API DesignAutomated Testing Practices

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentJavascriptTypescriptNoSQL DatabasesMongoDBGraphQL API DesignUnit TestingIntegration TestingEnd-To-End TestingCode Quality

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationTradeoff Decision Making

Industry Keywords

Payment TechnologyProduct DevelopmentStakeholder CollaborationEngineering StandardsTechnical Foundation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GraphQLJavaJavaScriptNoSQLRubyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a wide range of systems, processes and technologies to own and solve problems from end-to-end.
Craft new products and features that impact millions of people and businesses around the world. Explore creative opportunities for next-gen payments experiences that leverage the depth of Stripe's payment technology.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization such as product, design, infrastructure, marketing, and operations.
Develop and execute against both short- and long-term roadmaps.
Make effective tradeoffs that consider business priorities, user experience, and a sustainable technical foundation.
Uphold our high engineering standards and bring consistency to the many codebases and processes you will encounter.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a Bachelor degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field, plus 3 years of experience in software development.
Must also have 3 years of experience in each of the following:
Programming Languages Ruby and Java.
Javascript or Typescript.
Designing, building, and maintaining robust, versioned RESTful or GraphQL APIs that support both internal and external consumers.
Working with NoSQL databases including Mongo.
Automated testing practices, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, to uphold high engineering standards and code quality.
Development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of software products and features.

Benefits

Comp & perks

equity
company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses
401(k) plan
medical, dental, and vision benefits
wellness stipends