Staff Software Engineer, Link
Core
Lead the design and delivery of new money-movement capabilities and stablecoin-enabled features for Stripe's Link platform, transforming one-click checkout into a global consumer financial platform.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (hands-on IC)
Builds
Backend services, APIs, and consumer-facing experiences for Link Balance and Link network
Domain
Fintech / Digital Payments / Stablecoins
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Backend and full-stack engineering, system architecture, cross-functional leadership, high-ambiguity problem solving, product-minded engineering, operational reliability, security judgment
Preferred skills
Java, Ruby, TypeScript, payments/fintech experience, consumer product scale, 0→1 product development, stablecoins/digital assets knowledge
Technologies
Java, Ruby, TypeScript
Responsibilities
Lead technical strategy and architecture for large Link initiatives; own projects end-to-end from definition to launch; build robust backend services and user experiences; lead project teams through execution; partner with Product, Design, Data Science, Risk, and Infrastructure teams; navigate dependencies across payments platforms; raise engineering bar via mentorship and design reviews; shape long-term roadmap for global scaling
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with broad technical and organizational scope