Staff Engineer, Capital Engineering

Who you are

You have a strong background in engineering with a focus on financial systems, ideally with 5+ years of experience in fintech or lending. Your expertise includes navigating complex architectures, particularly in money movement, ledgers, and reconciliation. You have a history of building or managing intricate partner integrations, demonstrating your ability to handle APIs and data exchange standards effectively. You understand the trade-offs between speed of delivery and long-term architectural integrity, especially in high-growth environments. You are a technical leader who can define and drive the evolution of product vision while collaborating across teams. You thrive in environments where you can influence both technical and strategic decisions, ensuring that the organization meets its goals while maintaining high standards of quality.

Desirable

Experience with automated underwriting models and servicing experiences is a plus. Familiarity with repayment flows and the ability to work with user-centric products will set you apart. You are comfortable operating at the intersection of engineering and product strategy, helping to navigate the complexities of building a global lending business. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be crucial in this role.

What you'll do

As a Staff Engineer at Stripe, you will lead the technical expansion of Stripe Capital into new geographies, ensuring that the infrastructure supports fast and flexible financing for businesses. You will be responsible for defining the technical and product vision, collaborating closely with product managers and other engineering teams. Your role will involve making critical decisions about the architecture and design of systems that handle complex financial transactions. You will work on building automated underwriting models and enhancing the application and servicing experiences for users. Your insights will help shape the repayment flows that automatically withhold funds from sales, ensuring a seamless experience for businesses using Stripe Capital. You will also mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team. Your contributions will directly impact the success of Stripe's mission to increase the GDP of the internet by providing businesses with the financial tools they need to thrive.

What we offer

At Stripe, you will be part of a mission-driven company that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth. You will work in a supportive environment that encourages you to take ownership of your projects and make a meaningful impact. Join us in building the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy and helps businesses succeed.