Process
The process began with a friendly phone screen with a recruiter.
Next was a technical round featuring a real-world, multi-step problem. Speed was emphasized.
The problem itself isn't too difficult; familiarity with JSON structures is beneficial.
Questions
Different operations on JSON objects with countries and items, including shipping costs.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 201 interview experiences for the Stripe Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Stripe's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive51%
Neutral19%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Stripe's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Stripe Work Experiences
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
Top pay, top talent
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 17, 2023
Pros: High-caliber coworkers, large problem space, top-of-market pay.
Cons: At times stressful, but manageable.
4.0
Great Dev, Odd Hours
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 22, 2025
Pros: Nice culture and great dev environment.
Cons: Odd hours working and opaque management
- 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.
- 5.0Top pay, top talentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 17, 2023Pros: High-caliber coworkers, large problem space, top-of-market pay.Cons: At times stressful, but manageable.
- 4.0Great Dev, Odd HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 22, 2025Pros: Nice culture and great dev environment.Cons: Odd hours working and opaque management
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