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Software Engineer

Stripe is hiring a Software Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Stripe.

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  • Level rates this software engineer role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include software development, apis and web development.
  • Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
  • Level lists 764 other open roles at Stripe.
  • The role was posted within the past two weeks.

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Build and maintain large-scale systems and web interfaces supporting Stripe Terminal's device lifecycle and logistics.

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Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

Stripe Terminal helps businesses extend their online presence into the physical world by making it easy to accept in-person payments.

The Logistics Engineering team builds the systems and web experiences that support the end-to-end lifecycle of Stripe Terminal devices - from manufacturing and inventory to ordering, fulfillment, returns, warranties, and repairs. We develop web interfaces, infrastructure, APIs, integrations, and internal tools that connect Stripe with manufacturers, logistics providers, repair centers, and Terminal users around the world.

Our mission is to make complex physical-device operations simple and scalable. We build secure, reliable systems that help users manage orders and devices while supporting Stripe’s day-to-day logistics operations.

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities

  • Scope, design, build, and maintain large-scale systems that support the end-to-end lifecycle of Stripe Terminal devices, including ordering, fulfillment, returns, warranties, and repairs.
  • Develop APIs, integrations, and internal tools that connect Stripe with manufacturers, logistics providers, repair centers, and other partners.
  • Build intuitive web experiences that help Terminal users and internal teams order devices, manage orders, and handle returns and repairs.
  • Improve the efficiency and scalability of logistics operations by identifying patterns and simplifying complex workflows.
  • Debug and resolve critical production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to bring new capabilities to Terminal users.

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Requirements

  • A strong technical background, including 2-5 years of professional software development experience
  • Familiarity with the full life cycle of software development, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
  • Empathy, strong communication skills and effective communication with stakeholders
  • A learning mindset, regardless of level or experience
  • The ability to drive clear next steps when encountering ambiguous spaces without clear lines of ownership
  • High standards for code quality and a constructive attitude to help others raise the bar
  • An ability to think creatively and holistically about reducing risk in a complex environment

How we rate this

Software Engineer at Stripe rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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  1. Tell me about a project where software development was part of your work. What did you do?
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  3. Tell me about a project where web development was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where infrastructure was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where logistics systems was part of your work. What did you do?

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