Internship

Software Engineer – Intern

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Stripe

Stripe

5,001-10,000 employees

Online payment processing solutions provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
Ruby
Java
Go
Scala
Requirements
  • A strong fundamental understanding of computer science through pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, math, or a related discipline
  • Some experience and familiarity with programming, either through side projects or classwork. We work mostly in Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, and Go. We believe new programming languages can be learned if the fundamentals and general knowledge are present
  • Experience from previous internships or other multi-person projects, including open source contributions, that demonstrate evaluating and receiving feedback from mentors, peers, and stakeholders
  • Ability to learn unfamiliar systems and form an understanding of those systems, through independent research and working with a mentor and subject matter experts
Responsibilities
  • Write software that will be used in production, and has meaningful impact to Stripe
  • Give and receive technical feedback through code reviews or design discussions
  • Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to proactively seek and incorporate feedback
  • Learn quickly by asking great questions, by working with your intern manager and teammates effectively, and by communicating the status of your work clearly

Stripe provides online payment processing solutions for internet businesses through a suite of payment APIs. These APIs enable businesses to accept and process payments easily over the internet. Stripe serves a diverse clientele, including small startups and large enterprises, across various sectors such as e-commerce, subscription services, and marketplaces. The company focuses on simplifying and securing online payments, charging fees based on transaction volumes. Its offerings include payment acceptance, billing management, fraud prevention tools, and financing options, among others. Unlike many competitors, Stripe emphasizes a technology-first approach, making it easier for businesses to manage transactions and subscriptions while also supporting the creator economy. The goal of Stripe is to facilitate seamless online payments for businesses of all sizes, ensuring they can operate efficiently and securely.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.3B

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Stripe's recent partnerships, such as with Coinbase, highlight its commitment to innovation and expanding its reach in the rapidly growing crypto market.
  • The company's robust financial health, evidenced by exceeding $1 trillion in total payment volume in 2023, indicates strong growth potential and stability.
  • Stripe's selection by major companies like Adastria Group to power new marketplaces showcases its reputation and reliability in the fintech sector.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape, with giants like PayPal and Square, poses a constant threat to Stripe's market share.
  • Stripe's reluctance to go public may limit its access to capital markets, potentially affecting its ability to scale and innovate.

What makes Stripe unique

  • Stripe's extensive suite of APIs offers unparalleled flexibility and ease of integration for businesses of all sizes, setting it apart from competitors with more rigid solutions.
  • The company's focus on a wide range of services, from fraud prevention to business financing, provides a comprehensive ecosystem that few competitors can match.
  • Stripe's ability to handle global payouts and support for the creator economy distinguishes it from other payment processors that may not offer such extensive international capabilities.

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Benefits

Inclusive coverage - We provide a thoughtful and balanced set of benefits that allow Stripes to be their best selves and do great work. Whether that means offering comprehensive mental, physical, and medical health plans, supporting Stripes’ financial futures, providing fertility benefits and parental leave, or making sure Stripes have access to healthy food at the office, our robust programs put Stripes and their families first.

Growth by way of learning - We are voracious learners and teachers. Our Education team delivers an onboarding and product training curriculum for all new Stripes, and hosts expert-led courses on things like project management fundamentals and macroeconomics. Beyond the formal program, Stripes are constantly sharing knowledge with each other through conversation, documentation, reading groups, and informal talks.

A principled approach to food - The food program holds a special place in Stripe’s history and future. These Stripes come to our kitchen from a breadth of backgrounds and experiences, and focus on one proposition—respect. This is apparent not only in the local ingredients they work with or in the gracious, teamwork-driven buffet lines, but also in their approach to growing a global team through sustainable food practices and minimal waste.