Process
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.
Standard LeetCode style question that is easy/medium difficulty. It was straightforward, AI is enabled too which is good, but not sure if it is a good idea to use it during the interview.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 63 interview experiences for the Rippling Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
3%
Pass Rate
Rippling's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive30%
Neutral13%
Negative57%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rippling's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
Rippling Work Experiences
2.0
Unstaffed, chaotic, bad WLB
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 22, 2025
Pros: Decent pay.
ARR is growing very quickly.
Lots of opportunities.
Cons: Requires long hours.
Chaotic environment.
Doesn't feel like our leaders are aligned on the strategy for our products.
You get punished for working on improving quality instead of shipping more.
Poor benefits.
2.0
Good Pay, Trash Tech, Mean Managers
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 1, 2023
Pros: Good pay and potential upside
Cons: Tech stack is trash, managers are mean, and the culture is the worst.
5.0
A very dynamic and fast-paced work culture
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
June 25, 2024
Pros: A lot of opportunities: The company is in a hyper-growth phase, so there are many opportunities to be a part of company-defining projects and initiatives.
Great co-workers: Co-workers are very humble, and there is always a lot to learn from them.
Solid product and sales team: Rippling has a very strong suite of products backed by a winning sales team, setting it up for further future growth.
Cons: Due to the fast-paced culture, work-life balance occasionally gets compromised.
- 2.0Unstaffed, chaotic, bad WLBSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 22, 2025Pros: Decent pay. ARR is growing very quickly. Lots of opportunities.Cons: Requires long hours. Chaotic environment. Doesn't feel like our leaders are aligned on the strategy for our products. You get punished for working on improving quality instead of shipping more. Poor benefits.
- 2.0Good Pay, Trash Tech, Mean ManagersSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 1, 2023Pros: Good pay and potential upsideCons: Tech stack is trash, managers are mean, and the culture is the worst.
- 5.0A very dynamic and fast-paced work cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 25, 2024Pros: A lot of opportunities: The company is in a hyper-growth phase, so there are many opportunities to be a part of company-defining projects and initiatives. Great co-workers: Co-workers are very humble, and there is always a lot to learn from them. Solid product and sales team: Rippling has a very strong suite of products backed by a winning sales team, setting it up for further future growth.Cons: Due to the fast-paced culture, work-life balance occasionally gets compromised.
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