Software Engineer, New Grad - Frontend

at Stripe

📍 Barcelona, Spain

EUR 46,200-69,400 per year

JUNIOR

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
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AI API Communication @ 3 Go @ 6 Java @ 6 JavaScript @ 6 Ruby @ 6 Scala @ 6

Details

Stripe is a technology company focused on improving the conditions for economic growth and prosperity. It builds programmable financial infrastructure, reliable APIs, financial infrastructure, and risk and fraud systems used by businesses around the world.

The role offers the opportunity to work on products and projects that can be rapidly deployed to a meaningful fraction of the world's businesses. Stripe is looking for people who move with urgency, enjoy solving difficult problems, and want their work to have a significant impact.

Responsibilities

Build solutions to complex problems, including problems without clear precedent.
Learn unfamiliar systems through independent research and collaboration with mentors or subject matter experts.
Work collaboratively on multi-person coding projects.
Communicate clearly in writing with stakeholders, team members, and other Stripes.
Use AI tools to accelerate development while applying critical thinking and professional judgment to review, refine, and validate outputs.
Contribute to code reviews and safely update production systems.
Navigate and manage work in large codebases.
Lead small projects independently and contribute to larger projects alongside peers.
Navigate complex technical obstacles independently and identify when to ask for help.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a directly related field, obtained by summer 2027, or equivalent work experience.
New graduate candidates must have no more than 18 months of professional experience, excluding internship experience.
Programming experience through side projects or classwork. Stripe works mostly with Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, and Go; candidates should have strong programming fundamentals and general knowledge, as new languages can be learned.
Experience from previous internships or collaborative coding projects in a university or professional setting.
Ability to learn unfamiliar systems and develop an understanding of them through independent research and work with mentors or subject matter experts.
Clear written communication skills and the ability to explain work to stakeholders, team members, and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialized knowledge in frontend, backend, infrastructure, or another technology area, balanced with general technical skills and knowledge.
Experience with code review practices and safely updating production systems.
Familiarity with navigating and managing large codebases.
Experience leading small projects independently and contributing to larger projects with peers.
High agency when navigating complex technical obstacles, including knowing when to unblock oneself and when to ask for help.