I applied through a recruiter.

My interview experience with Rippling was disappointing. The recruiting process felt like a waste of time, with generic, low-value questions such as "Why do you want to work here?", the kind of cliché interview question I thought the industry had moved past in 2010. For a company with ambitions of going public by 2028, I expected more humility, a more grounded approach, and a much stronger appreciation for candidates' time.

Hiring is a two-way evaluation, and the interview process says a lot about a company's culture and judgment. Too many hot startups underestimate how much hiring quality matters to their long-term success. If this experience reflects Rippling's broader approach to recruiting, I wouldn't be surprised if the company struggles to live up to its ambitions.