Software Engineer, New Grad

Stripe is hiring for the role of Software Engineer, New Grad! Responsibilities of the Candidate: Build solutions to help Stripe's products and projects scale rapidly. Work on problems that have never been tackled before. Learn unfamiliar systems through independent research and by working with mentors or subject matter experts. Contribute to projects that support Stripe's financial infrastructure and technology. Use AI tools to accelerate development while applying rigorous critical thinking and professional judgement to review, refine, and validate outputs. Requirements: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a directly related field, obtained by summer 2027, or equivalent work experience. New grad candidates should have no more than 18 months of professional experience (excluding internship experience). Experience and familiarity with programming, either through side projects or classwork. We work mostly in Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, and Go. We believe new programming languages can be learned if the fundamentals and general knowledge are present. Experience from either previous internships or working collaboratively on multi-person coding projects (in a university or professional setting). Ability to learn unfamiliar systems and form an understanding of those systems through independent research and working with a mentor or subject matter experts. Clear written communication skills, with the ability to explain your work to stakeholders, team members, and other Stripes. Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate development while applying rigorous critical thinking and professional judgement to review, refine, and validate all outputs. One or more areas of specialized knowledge (frontend, backend, infrastructure or other technologies) balanced with general skills and knowledge. Experience in code review practices, and an understanding of how to safely update production systems. Familiarity with navigating and managing work in large code bases. Experience leading small projects independently and contributing to larger projects alongside peers. Ability to operate with high agency in navigating complex technical obstacles independently, knowing precisely when to unblock oneself and when to ask for help.