Hi, I'm James Reilly - Engineering @ Stripe
I'm passionate about scaling high-performing engineering teams to build innovative payment solutions. I thrive on tackling complex technical challenges at the intersection of finance and technology, driving substantial growth and efficiency.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led engineering for B2B Payments at Stripe, a critical component of global commerce.
Heads B2B Payments engineering at Stripe, bridging cutting-edge technology with business needs.
Can offer guidance on scaling engineering teams for high-growth companies and building robust financial technology systems.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering at ChangingWorlds
Began software engineering career, building foundational technical skills.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Early Career
Scaling Systems at Google
Grew into a Senior Staff Software Engineer, tackling complex, large-scale system challenges over 13 years.
✦ System Design
✦ Large-Scale Systems
✦ Technical Leadership
Leading Payments Engineering at Stripe
Transitioned to Head of Engineering, B2B Payments, focusing on critical financial infrastructure and team growth.
✦ FinTech
✦ Leadership
✦ Stripe
✦ Payments
💪🏻 Superpowers
Scaling FinTech Infrastructure
Expertise in building and managing robust payment systems
✦ Led engineering for B2B Payments at Stripe, a critical component of global commerce.
✦ Managed complex, high-volume transaction systems at scale.
✦ Drove innovation in payment processing and financial technology.
Transformative Team Leadership
Proven ability to grow and empower engineering organizations
✦ Cultivated high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring and mentorship.
✦ Fostered a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
✦ Scaled teams to meet ambitious product roadmaps and business goals.
Bridging Technical Depth and Business Strategy
Translating complex engineering challenges into strategic advantages
✦ Leveraged deep technical expertise from Google to solve critical business problems at Stripe.
✦ Aligned engineering efforts with overarching business objectives for maximum impact.
✦ Drove product evolution by understanding market needs and technical feasibility.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations with innovative fintech startups and leaders.
✦ Seeking to mentor emerging talent in engineering and product development.
✦ Looking to identify strategic partnerships for scaling payment solutions.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on scaling engineering teams for high-growth companies.
✦ Provide insights into building robust and secure financial technology systems.
✦ Share strategies for navigating complex product development cycles in regulated industries.
I would love your help on
✦ Discovering emerging trends in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
✦ Connecting with experts in international payment regulations and compliance.
✦ Finding potential co-founders for a new venture focused on developer tooling.