Learning Architect

About the role We are looking for a hybrid talent: a leading‑edge learning designer who thinks like a product engineer. As a learning architect, you will not just "create content"—you will build the systems, platforms, and tech‑forward solutions that deliver Stripe’s development philosophy to every employee in the flow of work. You will sit at the intersection of our People Development and our Enablement & Ops teams, acting as the bridge that transforms high‑touch, human‑led programs into scalable, AI‑enabled learning ecosystems. You are a "builder of builders," creating the tools and standards that allow our entire team to deliver exceptional, high‑standard learning at scale. What you’ll do Strategic partnership & program transformation Consultative architecting: Act as a high‑touch partner to People Development DRIs (e.g., Manager & Leadership Development, Team Effectiveness), helping them evolve high‑touch, facilitated curricula into scalable digital learning ecosystems that meet Stripe’s in the flow of work. Modernization audit: Lead a review of Stripe’s existing development content to identify opportunities where technology and AI can broaden the reach and impact of flagship programs without losing their signature rigor. Stakeholder synthesis: Act as a "Product Manager" for learning, synthesizing diverse inputs from PD experts into a cohesive technical roadmap that aligns with Stripe’s talent & development strategy. Systems architecture & AI innovation AI‑driven coaching: Lead the immediate architecture and deployment of AI‑driven interfaces that provide context‑aware leadership advice and skill‑building grounded in Stripe’s unique operating principles and talent philosophy. Infrastructure optimization: Partner with the Ops & Enablement team to build the data "pipes" and knowledge structures that allow our internal content to be surfaced dynamically and reliably. Builder of builders: Create standardized templates, AI prompt libraries, and digital components that empower the broader People Development, Enablement and Operations team to maintain a high bar for craft and beauty independently. Experience architecture & UI/UX design Functional craft: Transform complex leadership philosophies into bite‑sized, scannable, and interactive digital interfaces that reduce cognitive load and prioritize functional beauty. In‑platform enablement: Design and optimize learning assets for Stripe’s specific ecosystem (Confluence, Slack, and G‑Suite), ensuring high utility mid‑workflow. Prototyping & user testing: Build interactive prototypes to test how Stripes engage with new tools, using rapid feedback loops to refine functionality before full‑scale deployment. 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 7‑10+ years of experience in instructional design or learning engineering. A portfolio of "functional beauty"—you can demonstrate projects where you’ve transformed "walls of text" into intuitive, beautiful, and highly functional digital experiences. AI native: You move beyond simple prompting to think about how AI can be architected into the learning journey to leverage scale and improve content. Collaborative translator: You have a proven track record of partnering with high‑level subject‑matter experts (leadership coaches, program managers, etc.) to productize their expertise into scalable, high‑standard digital formats. Product‑led mindset: You think in terms of "user friction" and "interaction models" over "curriculum". Visual design expertise: Mastery of design tools (e.g., Figma) and an obsessive eye for detail in layout, scale, craft and beauty. Thoughtfully fast: You are someone who knows when and what to move fast on and when to be deliberate, balancing a sense of urgency and focus alongside ruthless prioritization. Preferred qualifications Experience in a high‑growth, rapidly evolving tech environment. Experience in digital product design. Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and act as an internal consultant for complex organizational initiatives. Familiarity with the technical constraints and opportunities within tools like Confluence, Slack, and modern LMS/LXP platforms. Location and travel expectations Office‑assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Some teams have greater in‑office attendance requirements, which the hiring manager will discuss. Office locations: South San Francisco HQ, or New York Team People Functions Job type Full time Compensation and benefits The annual US base salary range for this role is $142,400 - $213,600. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends. #J-18808-Ljbffr