Internship job description:

Our internship program is designed to provide hands-on experience working on high-impact projects. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to various systems and technologies. Each intern is paired with a dedicated manager to ensure guidance and mentorship throughout the program. Your project will align with our roadmap and have a direct impact on Stripe’s mission.

What You’ll Do:

• Write software that is used in production, contributing to key projects with a tangible impact on Stripe’s platform.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Communicate the status of your project effectively with your intern manager and teammates.
• Learn and grow by asking insightful questions and taking initiative in your work.

Responsibilities:

• Ship a real project that addresses an urgent customer need or enhances Stripe’s infrastructure.
• Build and improve internal tools or user-facing features, such as enhancing error messages on Stripe Checkout or optimizing our service discovery systems.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate and test your code.
• Write high-quality code with proper test coverage to ensure reliability and performance.
• Contribute to open-source projects or internal initiatives as part of your work.

Who You Are:

We’re looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements. If you meet these, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• A strong fundamental understanding of computer science concepts through coursework or side projects.
• Experience with programming in one or more languages such as Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, or Go.
• Previous experience working collaboratively on multi-person projects (e.g., internships, open-source contributions, or university projects).
• Ability to independently research unfamiliar systems and learn quickly with the help of mentors and subject matter experts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of university education or equivalent work experience.
• Specialized knowledge in areas like frontend development or service architecture (e.g., how a service handles an HTTP request).
• Experience writing high-quality pull requests with proper test coverage and minimal defects.
• Familiarity with navigating and managing work across multiple languages and large codebases.
• Strong written communication skills to explain your work to stakeholders and team members clearly.

Eligibility:

Batch: 2024, 2025, 2026

Technical and Programming Skills:

Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, Go, Backend Development, Frontend Development, Distributed Systems, HTTP Requests, Service Architecture, System Design, Code Reviews, Pull Requests, Test Coverage, Production Systems, Open-Source Contributions, Computer Science Fundamentals, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cloud Platforms, Software Engineering Intern, Financial Technology.