Diversity at Stack Overflow

Diverse employees at Stack Overflow score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Stack Overflow in the top 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Stack Overflow across various culture dimensions.

Diversity and Inclusion at Stack Overflow

Stack Overflow is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Affinity groups

We have affinity groups that range from Black & Brown to LGBTQ+ to a group focused on neurodiversity. Groups meet regularly, plan company-wide programming, and give feedback to leadership.

Recruiting & retention

We seek people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, particularly from those that are underrepresented at Stack Overflow and our hiring policies and practices reflect this.

Advancement opportunities

We promote from within the organization often, and we invest in professional development and coaching to ensure all employees are well-positioned to meet and exceed their goals.

Giving back

We encourage voluntary support of programs that positively impact our communities. We offer 4 flexible volunteer days for employees in addition to vacation days and unlimited sick time.

We prioritize inclusion on our public platform through numerous initiatives, and we partner with and support organizations working towards racial equity.