Staff Software Engineer - AI Design Tooling

About the Role

Join Stripe as a Staff Software Engineer - AI Design Tooling. In this remote role, you will have the opportunity to design and build internal AI tools that enhance prototyping and innovation. This position is perfect for someone who is deeply familiar with the AI landscape and is passionate about the intersection of code, design, and systems thinking.

What You'll Do

• Partner with designers to understand their workflow and responsibilities, imagining AI-powered tools that accelerate prototyping.
• Own the development and evolution of scalable, reliable, and production-quality front-end code.
• Create documentation and workflows that help teams adopt and master these tools quickly and efficiently.
• Write clean, maintainable software that integrates seamlessly within Stripe’s stack.
• Drive technical decisions and implementation from start to finish, including support and iteration.
• Ensure all tooling meets Stripe’s expectations around quality, security, and performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience coding production-ready software.
• Confidence with frontend languages like React and TypeScript, and backend languages like Express and Ruby.
• Experience or deep curiosity about building AI-augmented workflows through LLMs, foundation models, agents, or custom tooling.
• A builder or entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for exploring personal and creative side projects.
• Proficiency in building high-craft front-end experiences and scalable APIs, complemented by a working knowledge of backend infrastructure and deployment workflows.
• A strong sense of usability and attention to detail that aligns with Stripe’s design principles.
• A champion of “working in the open” who communicates early and often through rapid prototyping and open experimentation.
• Ability to apply a “product builder” mindset to transform standalone AI experiments into polished, production-ready products.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.