224K–336K USD / year
Staff Software Engineer, Startup Products
FullstackHybrid — United States
Published on 2026-09-23
These details were extracted automatically from the original listing. They may not be complete or fully up to date — it's worth checking the original job post.
About this role
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Startup Products team, you will lead the technical strategy, guiding major product initiatives from concept to launch. You will collaborate with various teams to create user-friendly solutions that simplify complex processes for founders.
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.
The team
Startup Products team
Stack
APIsdata modelsRubyTypeScript
What you'll do
- Define and drive technical strategy across Startup Products
- Lead 0→1 product initiatives from architecture to implementation
- Design and maintain user experiences and backend services
- Identify technical risks and create de-risking plans
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience delivering ambiguous software initiatives
- Strong full-stack engineering skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- Experience with early-stage startups
- Experience building legal and financial products
- Experience with AI-powered platforms
Benefits
- Equity options
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Wellness stipends
Hiring process
- Recruiter screening
- Technical assessment
- Interviews with product and engineering teams