Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
Stripe pretends that they care more about communication, collaboration, and "real software engineering skills".
Don't believe this nonsense. They are like any other tech company in that if you don't solve their Micky Mouse problems while having some socially awkward engineer staring at you in silence, judging you, it's a no-go.
The manager interviewer asked, "Why Stripe?" Like, bruh, you think I'm going to tell you something deep and personal? You are just another payment company like PayPal or Square. We are obviously here because you are paying people a lot of money. Nobody has a passion for a fiat-loving, glorified tech bank.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Stripe?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 45 interview experiences for the Stripe Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Stripe's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Stripe's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Stripe Work Experiences
- 1.0Be ready to deal with your problems on your ownSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 7, 2023Pros: Get experience in the FinTech area.Cons: The legal department was not competent in its advice regarding immigration status.
- 5.0Exceptionally thoughtful, incredibly rewardingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 1, 2018Pros: This is the most well-run company I've ever seen. Execution of every detail is taken seriously, from product design to the smallest accommodations in the offices. The people are simply amazing. Many places I've worked at have a "no a**-hole policy," which is often merely a platitude and, frankly, a low bar to set. Stripe is the first place I've seen that has put such an emphasis on seeking out not only talented but genuinely pleasant people.Cons: The demographic of the company skews quite young. This means driven and (often surprisingly) capable people, but with less collective experience. Senior mentorship is a limited resource here. Everyone is nice, but sometimes too nice. If you're the kind of person who does their best work in an environment where people are aggressively lighting fires under you and holding you accountable, you probably won't thrive here.
- 5.0Stripe Software EngineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 29, 2024Pros: Mentorship, great engineering rigor, kind people – you'll learn quickly.Cons: You will need to put in 40 hours to get your work done; no resting and vesting.
Stripe Interview Questions
