Stripe has 3 regions, Americas, EMEA, and APAC. I can only speak to AMER and EMEA. I think if you work for the EMEA teams, you’ll find a more collegial and good natured group of folks. They do have it difficult though as they often find themselves working past 5pm local time to accommodate the west coast folks.
In AMER, like in most organizations, middle management sets the tone. The senior leadership team (SLT) [basically the CEOs directs] seem to be a solid bunch - busy and often come across as cold but definitely experienced. It’s middle management that ruined my experience at Stripe.
The person who wrote the review titled “Feels Communist” lends great insight into the sales organization. They’re trying to make things better but it’s a leaky bucket when it comes to talent.
Before joining Stripe I was at an organization where people stayed 10-15 years. Stripe is more of an organization where you’re there 15-24 months before making your next move. The reasons are varied but most has to do with there not being a structure to develop talent from within. Stripe is of a mindset that you’re replaceable. If you’re not giving them what they need, even if you’re hitting your goals, they’ll go and hire externally.
Lastly, in my honest opinion, as a BIPOC identified individual, steer clear of Stripe. This isn’t a place for you, unless you’re lucky to work primarily with an EMEA team. While Stripe doesn’t have the bro culture of other tech companies, BIPOC folks are biased against despite all the talk about diversity and inclusion.
