Partner, Product & Engineering

Compensation Partner, Product & Engineering at 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.

Stripe's Compensation Team plays a pivotal role in driving the company's people strategy. As strategic partners to the business, we strive to demystify compensation programs and processes, enabling Stripes to focus on their core responsibilities. We design and implement compensation offerings that attract top‑tier talent, foster long‑term engagement, and help Stripe remain competitive in the global talent market.

The Compensation Partner, Product & Engineering will be responsible for the implementation and integration of our compensation strategy, operating in a fast‑paced environment with a strategic mindset and problem‑solving orientation. You will partner closely with cross‑functional teams, aligning Stripe’s compensation philosophy with business strategy.

• Implement Stripe’s rewards philosophy and principles in compensation‑related decisions and processes
• Act as a strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Recruiters, Managers, and the Executive team on all compensation matters
• Conduct analyses of market data to ensure compensation ranges are aligned to market and support the company’s people strategy
• Be data driven and stand for objectivity, independent decision taking, utmost credibility, and trustworthiness
• Ensure Stripe’s compensation programs are well communicated and understood across leadership, management, and individual contributors

• At least 5+ years of work experience in developing and managing global compensation programs and processes for both public and private companies, preferably in a high‑growth, scaling, technology environment
• A strong understanding of compensation best practices, current compensation trends, and market benchmark data
• Applies user‑centered design principles to deliver improved processes and experiences
• Proven analytical skills, keen eye for detail, and deep knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets including building and maintaining complex models
• The ability to communicate across diverse groups with a clear, approachable, and collaborative style
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently when advising senior leaders
• A deep commitment to excellent customer service, empathy, and discretion
• Can balance multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities; approaches challenges with a positive, solution‑oriented attitude

This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office). Office‑assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users, balancing collaboration with flexibility. Remote work is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices, and the expectation is that you regularly work from home.

Stripe does not cover relocation costs for remote locations.

The annual US base salary range for this role is $165,800 – $248,700. Additional benefits may include equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.