Process
I applied online.
Applied online and got a response in about a week. First round was a technical question, not really leetcode style, closer to OOO or something that would be used in a real role.
Questions
Call an API to receive some payload.
Had to parse some JSON for payment details, and there were more specific questions about the data that was fetched.
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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
Work-life balance sucks if you are in Europe
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 29, 2024
Pros: The company is successful. They are growing at a fast pace. A lot of smart people are around.
Cons: Depending on your team, if you are based in EMEA, you'll have to work across two time zones.
1.0
Hire to Fire culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 30, 2022
Pros: Paper money
“Good” management
People smart here
“Culture” is great
Cons: Too many to outline!
* Mandatory 15% PME every 6 months.
* Four to five reorgs a year, and many people exit then.
* Managers are encouraged to ‘exit’ new employees within weeks of starting. Woo hoo!
* Nasty dog-eat-dog culture, and a matter of time before external perception catches up with internal.
* Internal Blind is a bloodbath, worse than Amazon according to folks who’ve worked at both firms.
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.
- 3.0Work-life balance sucks if you are in EuropeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 29, 2024Pros: The company is successful. They are growing at a fast pace. A lot of smart people are around.Cons: Depending on your team, if you are based in EMEA, you'll have to work across two time zones.
- 1.0Hire to Fire cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 30, 2022Pros: Paper money “Good” management People smart here “Culture” is greatCons: Too many to outline! * Mandatory 15% PME every 6 months. * Four to five reorgs a year, and many people exit then. * Managers are encouraged to ‘exit’ new employees within weeks of starting. Woo hoo! * Nasty dog-eat-dog culture, and a matter of time before external perception catches up with internal. * Internal Blind is a bloodbath, worse than Amazon according to folks who’ve worked at both firms.
- 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.
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