Design Engineer
@ Stripe

Hybrid
$160,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies, from the world’s largest enterprises to ambitious startups, use Stripe to accept payments, grow revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. The company is on a mission to increase the GDP of the internet with a staggering amount of work ahead.

About the Team

The Web Presence and Platform team is divided into two pillars: the Presence pillar focuses on design and public perception while the Platform pillar builds internal tools that power these experiences. As a Design Engineer, you will directly impact Stripe.com and related public surfaces.

What You’ll Do

In the role of Design Engineer, you will conceptualize, prototype, and build new experiences for Stripe’s web presence. Your responsibilities include:

  • Creating innovative web experiences across evergreen pages and time-based campaigns.
  • Utilizing and extending design systems and libraries.
  • Developing web animations and interactive elements for product launches.
  • Mentoring and pairing with team members for a culture of excellence.
  • Integrating web platforms with self-serve authoring and experimentation tools.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and partners to drive Stripe.com forward. Build best-in-class, responsive, and engaging user experiences using modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Who You Are

You have a minimum of 3 years of relevant web front-end or creative technology experience. A strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling through design and clean code is essential. Advanced knowledge of modern HTML, CSS, and experience in building public facing websites is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of design fundamentals like typography, layout, and balance.
  • Proficiency with React focusing on interactions and animations.
  • Experience with A/B testing, synthetic monitoring, or accessibility testing.

Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid, with the option to work in-office or remotely (35+ miles from a Stripe office). Office-assigned employees are required to spend at least 50% of their time in the office.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $130,600 - $195,900, with additional benefits such as equity, bonuses, 401(k), and comprehensive health benefits.

Key skills/competency

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Design Systems
  • Prototyping
  • Web Animations
  • User Experience
  • Responsive Design
  • Collaboration
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How to Get Hired at Stripe

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight relevant web design and prototyping skills.
  • Showcase Your Portfolio: Include live demos of interactive projects.
  • Network on LinkedIn: Connect with Stripe employees for insider tips.
  • Prepare for Technical Interviews: Brush up on HTML, CSS, and web performance topics.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review HTML and modern CSS techniques.
Practice JavaScript and React coding challenges.
Learn web performance and browser rendering issues.
Study design system integration and UI prototyping.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a project with tight deadlines.
Explain teamwork in complex design challenges.
Share how you handle feedback constructively.
Discuss adapting to rapid technology changes.

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