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AI Engineer

StripeChicago1155 SA Transformation
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 4+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Stripe is hiring an AI Engineer in Chicago for a full-time position focused on building internal tools and automation for the Solutions Architecture team. This role suits a pragmatic software engineer who wants to work at the intersection of engineering and business impact.

Role Overview

The AI Engineer at Stripe operates as an embedded engineer within the Solutions Architecture organization. The primary objective is to build production-quality tooling, ship workflow automation, and develop custom technical assets that improve how Solutions Architects operate. Success in this position is measured by improvements in organization-wide productivity, accelerated customer engagements, and the adoption of built tools.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Solutions Architects, leadership, Product, and Engineering to scope technical work and translate ambiguous business needs into well-defined deliverables
Evaluate and integrate AI capabilities such as LLMs, agents, and workflow automation to drive measurable productivity improvements
Architect and build internal tools, agents, and automated workflows supporting technical discovery, solution design, demoing, user engagements, and pipeline management
Convert high-potential tools built by solutions architects into scalable, maintainable, production-grade solutions
Identify recurring friction across workflows and proactively build targeted solutions
Build custom demo environments, proof-of-concept applications, and technical assets for strategic customer engagements
Document tools, architectures, and usage patterns to facilitate adoption and extension
Debug, extend, and maintain backend systems across diverse codebases and infrastructure

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience as an engineer shipping production systems
Strong backend engineering fundamentals for debugging, tracing issues, and reasoning about data flows
Experience building and deploying AI agents, LLM-powered tools, or workflow automation beyond basic prompt engineering
Ability to scope and deliver work with minimal oversight in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
Proficiency in at least two of Ruby, Node.js, Python, or Next.js
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure including AWS or GCP deployment, monitoring, and basic DevOps
Experience building internal tools, developer platforms, or workflow automation
Demonstrated ability to work across multiple codebases and technology stacks simultaneously
Hands-on experience using AI/LLM tools in engineering workflows without depending on them as a crutch
Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders
Comfort with ambiguity and scoping engineering work iteratively without a perfect specification

Nice to Have

Experience designing systems that non-engineers can build on top of or extend themselves
Experience in a Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, GTM Engineering, or customer-facing product engineering role
Familiarity with Stripe products, APIs, or the payments and fintech domain
Experience integrating with third-party platforms like Salesforce or Gong
Track record of building tools or systems adopted beyond the immediate team
Background in consulting or professional services blending technical depth with business context

Skills and Tools

Ruby
Node.js
Python
Next.js
AWS
GCP
LLMs and AI Agents
Workflow Automation

About the Company

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform used by millions of companies, ranging from large enterprises to startups, to accept payments, grow revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Its mission is to increase the GDP of the internet.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply directly on the official Stripe careers page.

Skills and tech stack

RubyNode.jsPythonNext.jsAWSGCPLLMsLLMPrompt Engineering

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the AI Engineer position?

The role is located in Chicago.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 4 or more years of experience as an engineer shipping production systems.

What programming languages are required for proficiency?

Proficiency in at least two of the following is required: Ruby, Node.js, Python, or Next.js.

What team will the AI Engineer be embedded within?

The engineer will be embedded within the Solutions Architecture organization.

How is success measured in this role?

Success is measured by Solutions Architecture productivity, including accelerated engagements, transformed workflows, and the adoption of built tools as defaults across the organization.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Stripe careers page.

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