Who we are
Stripe is a technology company dedicated to improving economic growth and prosperity by building programmable financial infrastructure. With over 10 million businesses— from solo founders to global enterprises—relying on its platform, Stripe processes trillions of dollars each year, a significant fraction of global GDP. By continuously upgrading its APIs and pioneering new risk‑fraud solutions, Stripe empowers businesses to serve a global customer base and unlock new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities & Day‑to‑Day Impact
- Join an active engineering team and participate in design, code, and review cycles.
- Own end‑to‑end solutions that directly impact millions of merchants.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to gather feedback and iterate quickly.
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate development while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Contribute to open‑source or internal projects such as anomaly detection, fraud controls, or safer payouts.
Qualifications & Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Math, or related field |
| Programming | Experience in Ruby, Java, JavaScript, Go, or Scala (or strong fundamentals to learn new languages) |
| Experience | Prior internships, multi‑person projects, or open‑source contributions with demonstrable feedback loops |
| Problem‑solving | Ability to learn unfamiliar systems, adapt quickly, and treat obstacles as opportunities |
| Communication | Clear written communication and the ability to explain work to stakeholders |
Preferred
- Specialized knowledge in frontend, backend, or infrastructure.
- Experience writing high‑quality pull requests with robust test coverage.
- Familiarity with navigating large codebases and multiple languages.
Compensation, Benefits & Work Culture
Stripe values pay transparency and is working toward global pay clarity. The internship offers competitive compensation, full benefits, and a collaborative culture that emphasizes ambition, curiosity, humility, and rigor. While many roles require a hybrid model, the specific office expectations vary by team and location.