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Software Engineer, Authorization Infrastructure

Stripe

Location

Seattle, WA, South San Francisco, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$156,800 - $235,200 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.7%·Filings 216·New hires 23·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The Software Engineer for Authorization Infrastructure at Stripe will focus on building and maintaining reliable and scalable authorization systems. This role is essential for preserving user trust and ensuring secure access to resources across the platform. The team collaborates with various departments to create user-friendly authorization solutions and enforce compliance with policies. This position offers an opportunity to tackle significant challenges in the authorization domain while contributing to the future of the commercial internet.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of professional hands-on software development experience
  • Experience in the security domain
  • A curious and learning mindset, regardless of level or experience
  • Strong communication skills and a deep respect for collaboration
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and earn trust from co-workers at all levels
  • Creative and holistic problem-solving skills
  • Preference for simple solutions and designs over complex ones
  • High standards for code quality and a constructive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain reliable, performant, and scalable authorization infrastructure.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the authorization needs of users.
  • Create easy-to-use and policy-driven authorization solutions.
  • Collaborate with users to adopt authorization solutions that protect their resources.
  • Establish access visibility and continuous policy governance to manage access risks.

Benefits

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