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Engineering Manager, Cost Optimization

Stripe
SEA
6 days ago
full-time

Skills & Technologies

CoachingMentoringInnovation

Job Description

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the Organization

The Cost Optimization team is propelling Stripe to lead in cost-efficient payments, focusing on Bank Debits, Bank Transfers, and Paper Checks, driving savings for businesses while enhancing payment experiences and market innovation.

What you’ll do

As an Engineering Manager at Stripe, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of your team and the broader organization. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

Leading engineering and design processes, coaching, mentoring, and supporting your team as they build innovative solutions.

Collaborating with stakeholders across product, design, infrastructure, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on projects and objectives.

Owning problems from end-to-end by managing diverse systems, processes, and technologies, while continuously seeking opportunities to optimize efficiency and user experience.

Upholding high engineering standards, ensuring consistency across codebases, and implementing best practices throughout your team.

Recruiting top engineering talent in partnership with Stripe’s recruiting team to build a diverse and high-performing team.

Supporting your team members' career growth by providing insights and development opportunities tailored to their goals.

Who you are

We're looking for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications below, with preferred qualifications that would be advantageous but are not required. If you meet the minimum

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Private MedicalPension25+ Days HolidayStock OptionsLearning BudgetFlexible Hours
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£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)

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Working at Stripe

Stripe's culture is characterized by high standards, urgency, and a fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on user focus and meticulous craft. The company fosters deep, multifunctional collaboration and a writing-first approach to knowledge sharing. While employees generally appreciate the leadership and team quality, some reviews indicate challenges related to work-life balance due to the demanding nature of the work.

Perks

Private MedicalDentalPensionHybrid WorkingAnnual BonusEquityLife Insurance25+ Days Holiday

Salary range: £84,400 – £126,600 (Stripe Official Job Posting, May 2026)

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