Process
Straightforward process: code a script incrementally and test it as you go along. Everyone was very friendly. The process was quick, and the recruiter kept me in the loop with updates throughout.
Questions
Code a straightforward script.
This is not algorithm-focused.
Some debugging is required.
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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
5.0
Fun Team, Tough Performance Process
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 17, 2023
Pros: Fun environment. I love my team and product.
Cons: The performance process is very tough.
4.0
Amazing place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 28, 2023
Pros: 1. Amazing benefits.
2. Good pay.
3. Opportunity to learn latest technology.
Cons: 1. Have lots of wrappers around everything so you won't get a chance to work directly with, for example, Kafka, Mongo, or Iceberg.
2. Lot of documentation with less human interaction.
3.0
Good people, bad leadership
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 27, 2025
Pros: Good people and colleagues
Fine compensation
Cons: Bad leadership.
Performance review not transparent.
Dramatic layoff, aka "duck" event.
- 5.0Fun Team, Tough Performance ProcessSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 17, 2023Pros: Fun environment. I love my team and product.Cons: The performance process is very tough.
- 4.0Amazing place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 28, 2023Pros: 1. Amazing benefits. 2. Good pay. 3. Opportunity to learn latest technology.Cons: 1. Have lots of wrappers around everything so you won't get a chance to work directly with, for example, Kafka, Mongo, or Iceberg. 2. Lot of documentation with less human interaction.
- 3.0Good people, bad leadershipSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 27, 2025Pros: Good people and colleagues Fine compensationCons: Bad leadership. Performance review not transparent. Dramatic layoff, aka "duck" event.
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