Stripe is hiring for the position of Software Engineer, Intern, based in Bengaluru. This is an exceptional opportunity for computer science students to work on real, production software as part of Stripe’s University team, helping increase the GDP of the internet.
Job Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Stripe |
| Position | Software Engineer, Intern |
| Qualification | Pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline |
| Experience | Freshers / Students (2026 batch and below) |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Work Model | 100% from office (Bengaluru Delivery Center) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, India |
| Team | University |
| Apply Mode | Online |
About the Role
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work on a real, legitimate project that Stripe’s customers urgently need, touching many parts of the company’s operations and stack — and you will actually ship it. Recent intern projects have included rebuilding statistics aggregation services, building new service discovery systems, and user-facing improvements like making Stripe Checkout error messages easier to understand. Each intern gets a dedicated intern manager and a project tied directly to the team’s roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Write software that will be used in production, with meaningful impact on Stripe’s mission.
- Give and receive technical feedback through code reviews and design discussions.
- Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to proactively seek and incorporate feedback.
- Learn quickly by asking great questions and working effectively with your intern manager and teammates.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have a strong fundamental understanding of computer science through pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, math, or a related discipline. Some experience with programming (side projects or classwork) is expected — Stripe works mostly in Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, and Go, though new languages can be learned if fundamentals are strong. Prior internship or multi-person project experience, including open source contributions, is also valued.
Required Skills
- Strong fundamentals in computer science and programming.
- Experience with at least one language such as Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, or Go.
- Ability to evaluate and receive feedback from mentors, peers, and stakeholders.
- Ability to learn unfamiliar systems through independent research and mentorship.
- Bonus: experience writing high-quality pull requests with good test coverage; familiarity with frontend technologies or HTTP request handling.
Recommended Certifications & Skills to Stand Out
For competitive software engineering internships in general, candidates often strengthen their applications through deep, consistent practice with data structures and algorithms (LeetCode, Codeforces), since this remains the core of most technical interview loops at product companies. Meaningful open-source contributions or a well-documented personal project — ideally something involving a real backend service, API, or distributed system — tend to carry more weight than certifications alone, since they demonstrate the ability to build and reason about production-quality software. Familiarity with Git-based collaborative workflows and writing clear, well-tested pull requests is a broadly valuable, directly applicable skill for internships like this one.
Salary & Benefits
Stripe’s internship program does not yet include disclosed pay ranges in every country, though the company strongly values pay transparency and is working toward it globally. Interns get a dedicated intern manager, mentorship from experienced engineers, and the opportunity to ship real, production software used by millions of businesses.
Career Growth Opportunities
Strong-performing interns are often considered for full-time Software Engineer roles at Stripe after graduation, with long-term pathways across backend infrastructure, product engineering, and platform teams.
Why Join Stripe?
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, used by millions of companies from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups. Stripe’s mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, giving engineers the unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing some of the most important work of their careers.
Selection Process
- Online Application
- Resume Screening
- Technical Interview Rounds
- Final Offer
The process may vary depending on business requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Stripe Jobs portal, review the complete job description, and submit their online application with an updated resume before the position closes.
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About the Company
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, helping millions of companies accept payments, grow revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. With a staggering amount of work ahead to increase the GDP of the internet, Stripe offers engineers an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of global commerce.
