Jobs / United States / Stripe
Software Engineer - Smart Contract, Bridge
Stripe · 🇺🇸 San Francisco or New York
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 64 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Stripe paid sponsored hires in similar roles25 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in NY: $157k–$190k, median $157k. Most were filed at wage level I (48%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 64 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Who we are About Bridge We're creating an entirely new payments platform, built with stablecoins, to simplify global money movement. Bridge enables faster, cheaper payments and borderless access to dollars via stablecoins. Through our APIs, businesses can send and receive funds across borders faster and cheaper vs. SWIFT and other fiat-only rails. Our virtual accounts enable international consumers and businesses to easily access, store, and spend US dollars. Our payouts infrastructure enables platforms to disburse USD to anyone globally. We believe many trillions of dollars will move and settle through stablecoin payment rails. Bridge is pulling this future forward. We have a small team of people who have previously built financial infrastructure at some of the world's leading companies (Coinbase, Stripe, Square, Brex, Upstart, DoorDash, Airbnb), and each and every one of them chose Bridge because they fundamentally believe that stablecoins will be a critical piece of financial infrastructure that allows for the improvement of global money movement. About the Role As one of the first blockchain engineers at Bridge, you'll have the autonomy to work on projects that are truly global in scale and aim to give customers access to products they've never had access to. Many of the use cases that we work on today didn't exist several months ago, and that's because our team is dedicated to constant improvement for our partners and end users. Our engineers have outsized ownership over projects, so if you're looking for increased autonomy working on a completely greenfield opportunity, Bridge is the place for you. Responsibilities • Build out multi-chain hot wallet infrastructure to support increased reliability of our payments. • Build smart contracts to increase hot wallet payment throughput. • Build smart contract platform to issue custom stablecoins across multiple blockchains (EVM, Solana, Stellar, etc.). • Build smart contract monitoring systems to detect anomalous events (especially related to minting and burning). • Design and develop blockchain-based applications and protocols to support stablecoin transactions and integrations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. • Implement and maintain smart contracts, ensuring security and efficiency. • Perform thorough testing and debugging of blockchain applications. • Optimize blockchain performance and scalability. • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology and integrate relevant advancements into our solutions. • Provide technical guidance and support to other team members. • Contribute to the overall architecture and design of our blockchain systems. Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field • We're open to hiring engineers at various levels of seniority, but in general we'd look for somebody with 5+ years of experience • Strong proficiency in blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Solana, or others • Experience with smart contract development using Solidity or other relevant languages • Deep understanding of cryptographic principles and blockchain protocols • Experience with decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins is highly desirable • Knowledge of security best practices in blockchain development • An enlarged sense of ownership and the ability to lead and influence the design and direction of our products • An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • A growth