Associate Backend Engineer

About This Role

Stripe is hiring Associate Backend Engineers to build the infrastructure powering global payments for millions of businesses — from small startups to Amazon, Google, and Shopify. You will work on APIs, distributed systems, and financial infrastructure that processes hundreds of billions of dollars in payments annually.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Associate Backend Engineer
• Company: Stripe
• Location: San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA / New York, NY / Chicago, IL
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level (0–2 years)
• Salary Range: $42–$58/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-06
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-06

Role Context

Stripe's engineers own entire features from backend design to production deployment. Associate engineers join small teams and ship independently within their first quarter. The Stripe API is one of the most respected developer interfaces in the world — maintaining its correctness and reliability is a point of pride across all engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs in Ruby, Java, Go, or Scala
• Improve reliability, performance, and scalability of payment processing systems
• Write comprehensive tests and contribute to a culture of code review and rigor
• Design and implement database schemas using MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Collaborate with product teams to scope technical solutions for payment features
• Debug and resolve production issues in a high-availability financial system

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Strong programming skills in at least one backend language (Ruby, Go, Java, Python)
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and API design
• Familiarity with SQL databases and distributed systems concepts
• Attention to correctness — financial systems demand precision at every layer

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $42–$58/hr with Stripe equity and annual bonus
• Hybrid work model with flexible remote days
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual learning and equipment stipend
• Generous parental leave and 401(k) with company match

Who Should Apply

Graduates who care about correctness, reliability, and writing code that other developers depend on. Ideal for engineers who want early ownership and the experience of building systems where failure has real financial consequences.

About the Company

Stripe is a global financial infrastructure platform processing payments for millions of businesses in 195+ countries. Its APIs and developer-first approach have made it the default payment infrastructure for internet businesses ranging from solo founders to the world's largest companies.

How to Apply

Apply through Stripe Jobs. Filter for engineering roles. The interview process includes a coding exercise and a technical discussion on system design and backend engineering fundamentals.