Security Engineer, Stripe

• We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role
• If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science or related field (graduating by Summer 2026)
• Some experience and familiarity with programming, either through side projects or classwork. We work mostly in Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Scala, and Go. We believe new programming languages can be learned if the fundamentals and general knowledge are present
• Experience from either previous internships or working collaboratively on multi-person coding projects (in a university or professional setting)
• Ability to learn unfamiliar systems and form an understanding of those systems, through independent research and working with a mentor and subject matter experts
• Aptitude to think like an attacker and reason through different approaches to reducing security risk

Desirable

• As a Security Engineer New Grad you will have the opportunity to work across various security disciplines and own projects from start to finish
• Your work will focus on securing Stripe's complex environment by applying software engineering principles to security challenges
• You will learn and apply the principles of secure-by-default design by working closely with product and infrastructure engineering teams
• You'll develop a foundational understanding of various security domains, such as threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, or offensive security
• You'll learn to act as a security subject matter expert, tailoring answers to both engineers and non-engineers
• You'll contribute to the development of internal tools and automation to scale security efforts across Stripe
• You will participate in threat modeling discussions, learning to balance security requirements with product advancement and user experience
• Work on cross-functional projects, directly collaborating with other engineers
• Give meaningful feedback on code reviews and technical designs
• Contribute to our overall security posture by continuously improving security processes, tooling, and defenses
• Develop a deep understanding of Stripe’s security primitives, frameworks, and invariants
• Provide actionable insights to help identify, prevent, detect, and respond to anomalous or potentially malicious activity