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Stack Overflow helps developers and technologists write the script of the future. Over 100 million people visit Stack Overflow every month, making it one of the 50 most popular websites in the world. Our asynchronous knowledge management and collaboration offering, Stack Overflow for Teams, is transforming how people work. read more
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Q&A With Stack Overflow Employees

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

I've really enjoyed it so far and hope to work here for a long time

Review from Engineering Dept · Posted 2 days ago

Working at Stack is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Everyone cares deeply about the company and brand, working together for it to succeed.

Review from Sales Dept

The culture here at Stack is truly impeccable, I see why folks have been here for as long as the company first started over 15 years ago.

Review from Engineering Dept

I like working here and I'm very happy to have joined. The overall company culture is great and there are a lot of great people here. There is a strong emphasis on personal development and a lot of resources are provided to that end.

Review from Engineering Dept

Overall it's a great company to work at. There are definitely some concerns around the future of the company but right now things seem mostly positive and I'm certainly enjoying my work.

Review from Engineering Dept
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What it's like to work at Stack Overflow

  • Stack Overflow employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
  • Employees at Stack Overflow report the work pace is comfortably fast
  • 98% 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
  • 91% 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

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  • Just started here at Stack Overlow.

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  • Experienced qualified - and individuals that are motivated to grow.

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  • Easy applies.

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  • Stack has a very strong remote culture. About 1/3 of company works remotely, including some of the execs. Remote workers are given standing desks and office chairs, and a work-from-home monthly stipend. Nearly all meetings take place on Google Hangouts, so remote workers have face-to-face time with co-workers.

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  • The interview process can be done completely remotely which gives you a good feeling for what it is like to work at Stack. It includes a project, which might be unusual for some people. You get paid $500 for the expected 10 hrs of work.

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Asked to all employees at Stack Overflow

  • It is a very long process. You will typically have 6-8 interviews over a 4-6 week period with multiple stakeholders. If any one of them votes no on you, you are out.

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  • I get to dictate my work/life balance.

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64% of Stack Overflow employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 11% would not recommend working at Stack Overflow to their friends.

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