Process
15 minutes of chit-chat followed by a string problem. The task was to parse it and store all messages in a hashmap, then retrieve them in different ways. The extensions were similar but involved storing more data.
Questions
Elaborate on the extension part.
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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
2.0
Good Pay, Toxic Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 16, 2024
Pros: Great technical expertise. The quality of people and tools to do your job is high. Pay is good.
Cons: Hyper-performance focus over focusing on creating a healthy environment for people to perform at their best. High-earning ICs get managed out.
1.0
Managed out == workplace bullying
Software Engineer • Former Employee
September 19, 2024
Pros: A polyglot company. Lots to play with.
Cons: Terrible management. Confided about a mental health issue to a manager and received a glib response that "Stripe isn't for everyone." If I had kept better records, I would have filed a lawsuit.
Managers overpromise, and the understaffed team takes the brunt. I don't know if they either don't know how to manage people and projects, or they just don't care, but management is atrocious. There's no guidance, they play favorites, and people definitely get managed out.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
May 8, 2025
Pros: I really enjoy working here overall. Everyone is friendly and helpful; work is interesting, and I have a lot of heads-down time for technical work.
Cons: Confusing layoffs and reorgs.
TC is a bit lower than peer companies.
- 2.0Good Pay, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 16, 2024Pros: Great technical expertise. The quality of people and tools to do your job is high. Pay is good.Cons: Hyper-performance focus over focusing on creating a healthy environment for people to perform at their best. High-earning ICs get managed out.
- 1.0Managed out == workplace bullyingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 19, 2024Pros: A polyglot company. Lots to play with.Cons: Terrible management. Confided about a mental health issue to a manager and received a glib response that "Stripe isn't for everyone." If I had kept better records, I would have filed a lawsuit. Managers overpromise, and the understaffed team takes the brunt. I don't know if they either don't know how to manage people and projects, or they just don't care, but management is atrocious. There's no guidance, they play favorites, and people definitely get managed out.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesMay 8, 2025Pros: I really enjoy working here overall. Everyone is friendly and helpful; work is interesting, and I have a lot of heads-down time for technical work.Cons: Confusing layoffs and reorgs. TC is a bit lower than peer companies.
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