Backend Engineer, Data

About The Company

Stripe is a leading financial infrastructure platform that empowers businesses worldwide to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Serving a diverse client base ranging from the world's largest enterprises to innovative startups, Stripe is committed to increasing the GDP of the internet by building robust, scalable, and secure payment solutions. With a mission to make economic infrastructure accessible to everyone, Stripe offers a comprehensive suite of tools that enable organizations to operate efficiently in the digital economy. The company's innovative approach and relentless focus on creating seamless financial experiences have established it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to expand globally and streamline their financial operations.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our Data Foundations team at Stripe. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, models, and products that support critical functions across Product, Data Science, and Go-To-Market teams. Your work will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of data that drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence within the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering and product development, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build scalable data infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex data challenges, improve data quality, and enable data-driven insights that impact the entire organization. The role is ideal for someone passionate about data, with strong software engineering skills, and eager to make a significant impact on Stripe’s growth and innovation efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in a Software Engineering role focused on building and maintaining data services or data-intensive applications
• Proficiency in backend development languages such as Scala, Java, or Go
• Strong SQL skills with experience in writing and debugging complex queries
• Experience with distributed data frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop, or Pig
• Familiarity with data pipeline orchestration tools like Apache Airflow
• Inquisitive mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across teams, derive requirements, and architect shared datasets
• Experience creating and maintaining Data Marts to support business reporting needs (preferred)
• Experience working with Product or GTM (Sales/Marketing) teams (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and own scalable data pipelines, models, and products that support Product, Data Science, and GTM functions
• Manage service level agreements (SLAs) for data pipelines and full-stack web applications supporting critical stakeholders
• Build and refine Stripe’s data infrastructure, including pipelines, data marts, and tools, utilizing technologies such as Scala, Spark, and Airflow
• Leverage large language models (LLMs) and intelligent agents to generate high-quality data solutions for complex, ambiguous problems
• Enhance existing data marts to enable accurate forecasting and measurement of business performance and targets
• Develop data services to track key product metrics and evaluate the impact of strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and architect shared datasets that drive insights and operational efficiencies
• Ensure data quality and integrity through thorough troubleshooting and root cause analysis of data inconsistencies

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the range of CA$172,000 - CA$258,000, commensurate with experience and location
• Equity options and potential bonuses or sales commissions
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness stipends
• Retirement plans and financial security options
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work opportunities or office-based collaboration
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global technology leader
• Participation in a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive work environment

Equal Opportunity

Stripe is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in building the future of internet commerce.