Is the Backend Engineer, Link role remote?

It's hybrid — Stripe expects some on-site time in NYC, Sea, SF, Tor.

How much experience is required?

2–10 years of relevant experience for this Backend Engineer, Link role.

Where is the role based?

Stripe is hiring for this position in NYC, Sea, SF, Tor.

What seniority level is this role?

Stripe targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Backend Engineer, Link role at Stripe.

Backend Engineer, Link at Stripe

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Backend Engineer at Stripe will focus on enhancing the Link digital wallet by developing and maintaining the underlying infrastructure that supports secure and efficient online transactions. Proficiency in coding and a collaborative spirit are essential, as the engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers. This position is ideal for candidates with 2 to 10 years of software engineering experience, particularly those interested in backend technologies and large-scale financial systems.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Stripe's career page.
Stripe has 674 other open roles including Channel Sales Executive, SaaS Platforms, Customer Success Manager, RFA, Account Executive, Enterprise (Hunter) .

Quick facts

Is the Backend Engineer, Link role remote?: It's hybrid — Stripe expects some on-site time in NYC, Sea, SF, Tor.
How much experience is required?: 2–10 years of relevant experience for this Backend Engineer, Link role.
Where is the role based?: Stripe is hiring for this position in NYC, Sea, SF, Tor.
What seniority level is this role?: Stripe targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Backend Engineer, Link role at Stripe.

From the original posting

Who we are

About the team

Link is a digital wallet designed for effortless and secure online payments and digital transactions. With Link, consumers enjoy convenience and peace of mind—it works on any device or browser, is backed by the highest security mechanisms, offers purchase protections on eligible items, and ensures seamless and quick payments. Across the Link Engineering org, we focus on building delightful payment experiences and allowing our global consumer base to pay with their preferred payment methods. Our team's work spans the entire stack from front-end experiences, to infrastructure that supports low-latency transactions, to intelligent systems that help protect consumers and merchants from bad actors.

Team matching for one of the subteams will begin during final stages. Please note we may also consider you for different orgs based on your experience, location, etc. More information on our team matching process can be found here.

What you'll do

We're looking for engineers who want to make an impact on payments at a global scale. You'll play a key role in expanding our product suite and the infrastructure that supports it. Our team collaborates with many cross-functional teams and many other teams across Stripe to deliver innovative solutions that address evolving user needs.

Responsibilities

Build and design the next generation of Stripe products to meet the high-growth needs of our company and customers for years to come
Debug and solve critical production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
Mentor engineers to help them grow
Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to build new features at large-scale, while improving internal engineering standards, tooling, and processes
Collaborate effectively in a distributed and hybrid team, maintaining open communication and strong connections with colleagues

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.

Minimum requirements

2–10+ years of industry software engineering experience (does not include internships or co-ops)
Strong coding skills in any programming language
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across workstreams within your team and contribute to your peers' success
Ability to thrive with a high level of autonomy and responsibility and an entrepreneurial mindset
Interest in working as a backend specialist across varying technologies and stacks to solve problems and delight both internal and external users

Preferred qualifications

Experience with large-scale financial tracking systems
Good understanding and practical knowledge in cloud-based services
Experience with, or enthusiasm for, building with AI and agentic workflows