Process
The interview process began with a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a phone screen involving a technical programming question. Finally, there was a virtual six-hour video call, which would normally take place in person.
Questions
There were technical programming questions and questions on design.
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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
4.0
Supportive Team, Fast Pace
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Oyster Point, United States
September 9, 2025
Pros: Incredibly collaborative and supportive coworkers, fast-paced and challenging environment. Work-life balance depends heavily on the team and its projects, though.
Cons: If you're not someone who can take initiative on their own or become self-sufficient, it's very possible to fall behind.
1.0
Be ready to deal with your problems on your own
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 7, 2023
Pros: Get experience in the FinTech area.
Cons: The legal department was not competent in its advice regarding immigration status.
5.0
Great Company to Work With
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 1, 2021
Pros: Opportunity to learn new and innovative things.
Cons: None I can think of
- 4.0Supportive Team, Fast PaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeOyster Point, United StatesSeptember 9, 2025Pros: Incredibly collaborative and supportive coworkers, fast-paced and challenging environment. Work-life balance depends heavily on the team and its projects, though.Cons: If you're not someone who can take initiative on their own or become self-sufficient, it's very possible to fall behind.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Company to Work WithSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 1, 2021Pros: Opportunity to learn new and innovative things.Cons: None I can think of
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