206K–286K USD / year
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
BackendHybrid — Seattle, US
Published on 2026-09-24
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About this role
Join Stripe as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on backend development to build large-scale financial systems. You'll be responsible for operating and maintaining systems that handle significant volumes of financial data while ensuring compliance with various regulations.
About the company
Stripe provides payment infrastructure and financial tools that help businesses accept payments, manage subscriptions, and move money globally. It serves startups through large enterprises with APIs for online and in-person commerce.
Stack
JavaScalaPythonSQLApache Spark
What you'll do
- Build and operate critical, large-scale systems for financial information.
- Translate business needs into robust software requirements and scalable systems.
- Lead technical direction for multi-team projects.
- Debug production issues and design large-scale data pipelines.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Java, Scala, or Python.
- 5+ years in designing and maintaining scalable distributed systems.
- Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and TestNG.
Nice to have
- Experience in fintech domain.
- Knowledge of Apache Spark or similar Big Data technologies.
Benefits
- Equity options
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Wellness stipends