Process
Several rounds, starting with a recruiter call, then a technical screen (1 hour), and then four rounds of a super day consisting of three technical rounds and one behavioral. Not typical LeetCode-style questions.
Questions
What was a technically complex project you worked on?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 368 interview experiences for the Stripe Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Stripe's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive51%
Neutral23%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Stripe's Software Engineer interview process.
Stripe Work Experiences
3.0
Culture has changed quite a lot
Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 9, 2025
Pros: Good pay for old band employees.
Projects were impactful.
Tech is good.
Cons: Heavy KTLO load.
Perf is a political game.
Layoffs and PIPs become more often.
1.0
Great Pay but a Toxic Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
January 21, 2025
Pros: Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Opportunities to work with smart and talented colleagues.
Strong brand reputation and remote work flexibility.
Cons: The work culture is extremely unsupportive and cutthroat.
Frequent reorganizations lead to a lack of direction and job insecurity.
Diversity and inclusion issues are blatantly ignored.
5.0
Great place to work (Seattle office)
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 24, 2019
Pros: - Everyone is very optimistic and excited about the company.
- Minimal bureaucracy for devs.
- Great perks.
- Good leadership.
- Culture of transparency.
Cons: Growing fast, so some reorganizations and shifting.
- 3.0Culture has changed quite a lotSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 9, 2025Pros: Good pay for old band employees. Projects were impactful. Tech is good.Cons: Heavy KTLO load. Perf is a political game. Layoffs and PIPs become more often.
- 1.0Great Pay but a Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlin, Berlin, GermanyJanuary 21, 2025Pros: Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Opportunities to work with smart and talented colleagues. Strong brand reputation and remote work flexibility.Cons: The work culture is extremely unsupportive and cutthroat. Frequent reorganizations lead to a lack of direction and job insecurity. Diversity and inclusion issues are blatantly ignored.
- 5.0Great place to work (Seattle office)Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 24, 2019Pros: - Everyone is very optimistic and excited about the company. - Minimal bureaucracy for devs. - Great perks. - Good leadership. - Culture of transparency.Cons: Growing fast, so some reorganizations and shifting.
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