Join Stripe as a Software Engineer, New Grad, in our Seattle office and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online payments. This entry-level position offers recent graduates the chance to contribute to high-impact projects that empower millions of businesses worldwide, driving innovation in financial infrastructure and fostering rapid professional growth within a world-class engineering team. As a New Grad Software Engineer, your day-to-day will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable software systems. You'll spend your weeks writing clean, efficient code for backend services, integrating APIs, and optimizing payment processing pipelines, often tackling real-time challenges like fraud detection and transaction routing. Monthly deliverables might include launching new features for Stripe's core platform, conducting code reviews, and analyzing system performance metrics to ensure 99.99% uptime. Expect to participate in agile sprints, debug complex issues in production environments, automate testing suites using tools like pytest or Jest, and contribute to open-source initiatives. You'll work alongside senior engineers, product managers, and data scientists, presenting progress in team stand-ups and quarterly retrospectives, while gradually taking ownership of small projects to build leadership skills. To succeed in this role, you'll need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, completed within the last 12 months. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java is essential, along with hands-on experience building web applications through internships, personal projects, or coursework. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, containerization with Docker, and databases like PostgreSQL or Redis is required. Strong problem-solving abilities demonstrated via coding challenges or contributions to GitHub repositories will set you apart, as will any exposure to distributed systems or fintech concepts. Beyond technical prowess, you'll thrive with excellent communication skills to articulate ideas in collaborative settings, a growth mindset for tackling ambiguity, and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in version control with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting for automation is crucial, complemented by soft skills like teamwork and adaptability that enable seamless integration into Stripe's engineering culture. Stripe is a leading fintech company revolutionizing global payments with a mission to increase the GDP of the internet by making online transactions effortless. Our Seattle team operates in a collaborative, high-energy environment that values transparency, ownership, and bold thinking. With flat hierarchies and a focus on work-life balance, we cultivate a culture of continuous learning through hackathons, tech talks, and mentorship programs, making it an ideal launchpad for engineering careers. We offer competitive compensation, though specific salary details are not specified at this time, paired with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous parental leave. Enjoy perks like unlimited PTO, flexible work hours, wellness stipends, and stock options that align your success with the company's growth, plus commuter benefits and catered meals to support your daily productivity. Advance your career through structured mentorship, internal mobility to other teams or locations, and access to conferences and advanced training. Apply now via our careers page to kickstart your journey at Stripe—selected candidates will undergo technical interviews and move swiftly to onboarding.