Are you looking for a paid internship where you can write real code and learn from some of the smartest engineers in the industry? Stripe is inviting applications for the Software Engineer Intern – 2026 program. This internship is designed for students with strong computer science fundamentals who want to build, test, and ship real products that matter.
Stripe is a global financial technology company that powers payments for millions of businesses worldwide. From startups to big enterprises, companies use Stripe to accept payments and expand their business. Now, Stripe is offering a chance for interns to join their mission of increasing the GDP of the internet.
Internship Details
- Company: Stripe
- Role: Software Engineer, Intern
- Qualification: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD (Computer Science, Math, or related field)
- Experience: Freshers (Internship)
- Batch: Recent graduates / current students
- Salary (Estimated): ₹61.3 LPA (as per AmbitionBox reports)
- Location: Bengaluru, India
- Last Date to Apply: Apply as soon as possible (applications close early)
What You Will Do as an Intern
- Work on real projects that are part of Stripe’s product roadmap.
- Write production-ready code that will be used by millions of businesses.
- Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams.
- Learn by doing: code reviews, design discussions, and direct mentorship.
- Gain experience with systems design, testing, and deployment.
Some examples of past intern projects include:
- Rebuilding the statistics aggregation service.
- Creating new service discovery systems.
- Improving Stripe Checkout error messages.
Who Can Apply
Minimum Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Math, or related field.
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals.
- Knowledge of at least one programming language (Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, or Go).
- Some project or internship experience (open source, academic projects, etc).
- Ability to learn new systems quickly and work in a team.
Preferred Skills (Good to Have, Not Mandatory)
- At least 2 years of university education or equivalent work experience.
- Experience with frontend or backend systems.
- Ability to write clean, well-tested code and manage pull requests.
- Comfort working across multiple programming languages and code bases.
Why Join Stripe Internship?
- Work on meaningful projects that impact millions of users.
- Learn from industry experts and top engineers.
- Dedicated intern manager for guidance.
- Opportunity to start your career with one of the fastest-growing global companies.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply directly through the official Stripe careers page using the link below: