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Strong salary and benefits, but high expectations and long hours

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Stripe for 2 years
July 30, 2026
Seattle, WA
4.0
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Pros

Competitive salary, equity, and benefits. Strong engineering culture with high technical standards. Opportunity to work on products used by millions of businesses worldwide. Smart, talented colleagues and good learning opportunities.

Cons

High performance expectations and a demanding work environment. Work-life balance can vary by team, with some teams experiencing long hours. Rapid growth can lead to changing priorities and ambiguity. The interview process is known to be rigorous.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
4.0

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