Principal Frontend Engineer, Payments

Stripe is hiring a Principal Frontend Engineer, Payments to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Frontend Engineer, Payments, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (East Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Stripe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment