# Manager, Solutions Architecture - Platforms (Chicago) at Stripe

- Company: Stripe
- What the company does: Stripe is a financial services platform that helps all types of businesses accept payments, build flexible billing models, and manage money movement. Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://stripe.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://stripe.com/jobs/search?gh_jid=8175667
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/stripe-manager-solutions-architecture-platforms-chicago/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- You must have at least 3+ years of pre-sales leadership experience
- 10+ years’ experience within a technical sales / consulting / implementation/ GTM function
- A track record of building and leading world-class solution architecture/ engineering teams ideally in a SaaS or usage-based businesses
- Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for making customers successful
- Previous technical sales experience with APIs and/or payments industry experience
- Strong executive presence and ability to foster deep relationships with our users

Tags: Solutions Architecture