Software Engineer, Experimental Projects

Software Careers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Careers is looking for a Software Engineer for Experimental Projects in Seattle. In this role, you'll drive innovation by turning ideas into prototypes that empower businesses worldwide. Your expertise in full-stack development will help shape Stripe's future as you build solutions from scratch.

We require 5+ years of experience with languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python. This position offers the autonomy to work on various projects while collaborating across teams to integrate solutions into existing systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on full-stack development experience with various languages.
• Strong product intuition and user empathy.
• Experience building and shipping customer-facing products.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from ideation to implementation.
• Build full-stack solutions including web frontends and APIs.
• Collaborate directly with users to gather feedback.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Ruby

Go

Job description

# Software Engineer, Experimental Projectsat Stripe • Seattle, San Francisco, RemoteBack to jobs1d agoS## Software Engineer, Experimental ProjectsStripe00EngineeringFull-timeSeattle, San Francisco, Remote✓ Visa RelocationApply Job### Job DescriptionWho we areAbout StripeStripe 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 teamStripe's Experimental Projects team is our in-house innovation lab where we rapidly transform ideas into working prototypes. We operate as an idea incubator, building and testing new concepts with real users, sometimes going from concept to functional prototype in just days.What you’ll doAs a Software Engineer on the Experimental Projects team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation at Stripe, turning promising ideas into tangible solutions that could shape the future of our platform. You'll have the autonomy to identify opportunities, rapidly build prototypes, and work directly with users to validate and iterate on your solutions.This role combines technical excellence with creative problem-solving – you'll work across our entire technology stack to bring ideas to life, sometimes in just days.Your work will help us discover new ways to empower businesses worldwide, contributing directly to Stripe's mission of increasing the GDP of the internet. Whether it's creating new developer tools, exploring novel payment experiences, or inventing entirely new products, you'll have the freedom to experiment and the resources to make a significant impact.ResponsibilitiesDrive projects from ideation to implementation, taking ownership of the full development lifecycleBuild full-stack solutions including intuitive web frontends, clean APIs, and robust backend systemsWork across various technologies and languages (TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.) based on project needsCollaborate directly with users to understand their needs and gather feedbackPrototype and validate ideas quickly, pivoting or adjusting based on real-world usagePartner with teams across Stripe to integrate with existing systems and infrastructureWho you areWe’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 requirements5+ years of professional, hands on full-stack development experience with languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Go, or JavaExcel at rapid prototyping while maintaining appropriate quality standardsDemonstrate strong product intuition and user empathyHave experience building and shipping customer facing products from scratchPreferred qualificationsComfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environmentsHave a passion for working on side-projects, open source, or similar self-driven initiatives you’re proud ofBring energy and enthusiasm that inspires collaboration