Platform Solutions Architect — Growth & Equity

Stripe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus or commissions

401(k) plan

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Stripe is seeking a Solutions Architect/Presales Engineer to partner with C-level executives and technical decision makers, delivering consultative guidance and architecting transformative Stripe-based solutions.

You will translate business needs into technical strategies, craft end-to-end platform journeys, and collaborate with sales, product, and engineering teams to win and scale complex deals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in customer-facing engineering roles (solution consultant/architect/sales engineer) for global software enterprise.
• Executive engagement with key decision makers and credibility at all levels.
• Strong group facilitation skills for customer meetings and strategic footing.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and API architecture.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; ability to explain complex concepts.
• Familiarity with Stripe Connect and platform payments integration.
• Knowledge of how ERP/CRM/ Billing systems interact in a platform stack.

Responsibilities

• Define customer strategy and identify new complex opportunities; accelerate adoption.
• Engage CIO/CTO/COO/others as trusted advisor; drive thought leadership.
• Design and apply Stripe solutions to customer challenges and create roadmaps.
• Lead strategy engagements and conduct in-depth customer discovery and demos.
• Expand Stripe footprint to new global markets and business units.
• Serve as Voice of the Customer to influence product and engineering teams.
• Coordinate pre-sales projects, proof of concept, and feasibility checks.

Skills

Executive engagement

Communication skills

APIs & SDLC understanding

Payments & Billing knowledge

ERP/CRM integration understanding

Time management

Tools

RESTful APIs

Stripe Connect

Job description

Stripe is seeking a Solutions Architect/Presales Engineer to partner with C-level executives and technical decision makers, delivering consultative guidance and architecting transformative Stripe-based solutions.

You will translate business needs into technical strategies, craft end-to-end platform journeys, and collaborate with sales, product, and engineering teams to win and scale complex deals.