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Working At Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Stack Overflow
Wonderful, smart, and caring colleagues. The culture is super collaborative and as an individual contributor I've been afforded many opportunities to contribute to projects that have visible and meaningful impact at the company. I'm lucky to have mentors and supporters among the leadership here.
Review from Marketing Dept
Communications are very consistent and intentional!
Review from HR Dept
It's great. Most everyone "walk their talk". People are supportive of each other, the company as a whole is as well.
Review from HR Dept
Grateful for the opportunity to contribute at Stack
Review from HR Dept
It's been the most understanding place I've ever worked at. Managers understand we are human, not robots. There are a lot of hard working people around me that motivate me to also do my best
Review from Operations Dept
What it's like to work at Stack Overflow
- Stack Overflow employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
- Employees at Stack Overflow report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 95% of Stack Overflow employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Stack Overflow employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 89% of Stack Overflow employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Stack Overflow employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 93% of Stack Overflow employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Stack Overflow Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 36
How's the vacation policy at Stack Overflow?
Very generous !
4 weeks of vacation to start. Goes to 5 at your 3rd anniversary. Every 5 years you get a 5 week sabbatical.
Generous, and employees are encouraged to actually take their vacation. Sabbatical policy kicks in after 5 years with the company, and again, employees are encouraged to actually use it - and many people do so.
What should I wear for an interview at Stack Overflow?
Top Employee Response
Business casual -- nice shirt, your interviews will be done via Google Hangout.
Casual is good.
What are you most excited about working at Stack Overflow?
The people - amazing teams and leadership
My teammates
What benefits does Stack Overflow provide?
All benefits including a sabbatical.
Great medical, good vision, meh dental. Stock options. 20 days vacation, unlimited rollover. 25 days after 3 years' tenure. Sabbatical eligibility after 5 years' tenure.
What's the company culture like at Stack Overflow?
Top Employee Response
Developer-oriented, for better or for worse. Caring and intellectual. Genuinely good flexible hours policy that people actually make good use of. Folks care about each other here, but they don't always get it right.
Culture focuses on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging - employees are allowed to work flexible hours, days and our benefits are 100% percent free.
What is the daily attire at Stack Overflow?
casual.
What are company outings like at Stack Overflow?
Off - site - a event for everyone to attend. With learning - strategic goal setting and volunteer activity.
What kinds of community outreach does Stack Overflow participate in?
We provide volunteer days - Social peaceful protests - learning organizations and feed the homeless.
Is it possible to switch teams at Stack Overflow? If so, what is the process?
Yes, easy to apply for open roles.
What is the hardest interview question Stack Overflow asks?
Any technical questions.
What is the PTO policy at Stack Overflow?
PTO - vacation and unlimited sick time - our wellbeing is very important to us and our people!
What is the onboarding process like at Stack Overflow and how long does it last?
Amazing - 8.5 overall score out of 10! It is amazing and it is approximately a two week process and allows you to meet all departments and people.
How are the healthcare options at Stack Overflow?
Excellent all benefits are offered.
What makes you the most proud about working at Stack Overflow?
All our accomplishments and our customers.
What is the company mobility like at Stack Overflow?
People are moving a monthly basis.
What kind of activities do employees at Stack Overflow participate in outside of work?
Bev Bash - Stack Overflow online library - 4 days of volunteer days -
What is the best perk or benefit that Stack Overflow offers?
100% free medical benefits.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Stack Overflow?
Be a human - care for people and their opinions - Listen.
What do you wish you knew before starting at Stack Overflow?
How fabulous all the people are to work with -
How hard is it to get promoted at Stack Overflow?
13% on average a year.
How long after an interview at Stack Overflow does it take to hear back?
Right away.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Stack Overflow?
Quickly -
What is the dress code at Stack Overflow?
casual
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Stack Overflow?
no difference everyone is treated the same.
How often do employees get raises at Stack Overflow?
At least once a year / or every six months - if there is market/equity issues.
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Should I work at Stack Overflow?
62% of Stack Overflow employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 27% are neutral and 11% would not recommend working at Stack Overflow to their friends.
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passive |
| 11% | Detractors |
