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European R&D Incentives Lead
Stripe
Dublin, Ireland
Full-time
about 3 hours ago
Who we are About Stripe Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running…
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business — handling billions of dollars each year and enabling millions of businesses worldwide to scale faster by building on Stripe. 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 team
Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient operating model as our international business scales and expands into new markets and launches new products. EMEA Tax supports Stripe’s growth across the region by helping the company meet its tax obligations, manage tax risk, and make well-supported decisions as Stripe’s products, systems, and operations evolve.
You will be based in Dublin and report to the EMEA Tax lead, who is located in Dublin. This role will develop and lead a best-in-class global R&D incentives programme.
What you’ll do
You will be Stripe’s European R&D incentives lead, responsible for developing and leading Stripe’s R&D incentives programmes in Ireland and the UK. You will support Stripe’s US federal and state research-credit programme and will explore new opportunities as Stripe continues to expand globally. You will build trusted relationships with engineering and product teams, establish repeatable processes for identifying and documenting qualifying work, and ensure Stripe can support its global R&D incentives claims with contemporaneous evidence.
You must be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and independently lead complex, high-impact work. You will translate complex technical activity into clear documentation, and help Stripe enhance its global R&D incentives processes.
Responsibilities
Act as Stripe’s European lead and technical expert for R&D incentive and grant claims.
Support the annual US federal and state research-credit study, qua
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£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)
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
Salary range: £84,400 – £126,600 (Stripe Official Job Posting, May 2026)
Who we are About Stripe Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running…