Stripe·Software Engineer

Stripe Software Engineer interview experience

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New York, NYPosted May 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process began with a general screening round.

The next step was a live, screen-share coding interview with an invigilator, and it was less “sit back” and more constant communication while I worked through the problem. I remember being allowed to look up library information, but I wasn’t allowed to rely on AI assistance.

The environment felt controlled and deliberate, like they wanted to see not only what I coded but also how clearly I could explain my thought process in real time. It was an average difficulty journey overall, but the proctoring style made it feel more stressful than typical interviews. I didn’t move forward to an offer,

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