This role pays less than
77%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,875–$197,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$128k
versus about
$165k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for internet businesses, providing payment processing, billing, fraud prevention, and banking-as-a-service APIs to businesses of all sizes globally. Industry: Payments Infrastructure & Financial Technology
Stripe currently has
145 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$203,600–$291,650
across 142 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, New Grad, you will join a team focused on building programmable financial infrastructure and reliable APIs to support businesses of all sizes. You will work on solving complex problems related to risk, fraud infrastructure, and the evolving economic landscape shaped by artificial intelligence. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating on multi-person coding projects, navigating large code bases, performing code reviews, and managing technical obstacles with high agency. The role requires proficiency in programming fundamentals and the ability to learn new languages such as Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, and Go. You will also be expected to leverage AI tools to accelerate development while applying critical thinking to validate outputs. Success in this role depends on your ability to research unfamiliar systems and communicate technical work clearly to stakeholders and team members.
What does a Software Engineer earn in New York?
Median $213000 from 223 postings across 52 companies.
Develop and build solutions for complex problems without clear precedents.
Write and maintain production code using languages like Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, or Go.
Research and learn unfamiliar systems independently to gain technical understanding.
Use AI tools to accelerate development while critically reviewing and validating all outputs.
Participate in code reviews and ensure the safe update of production systems.
Navigate and manage tasks within large, complex codebases.
Communicate technical work clearly to stakeholders and team members.
Lead small projects independently while contributing to larger collaborative initiatives.
What we're looking for
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field by summer 2027, or equivalent work experience.
New grad candidates must have no more than 18 months of professional experience, excluding internships.
Experience and familiarity with programming through side projects or classwork.
Experience from previous internships or working collaboratively on multi-person coding projects in a university or professional setting.
Ability to learn unfamiliar systems through independent research and collaboration with mentors or experts.
Clear written communication skills to explain work to stakeholders and team members.
Ability to leverage AI tools for development while applying critical thinking to validate outputs.
Specialized knowledge in frontend, backend, infrastructure, or other technologies (preferred); experience in code review, large code bases, and leading projects (preferred).
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