Behavioral Prompts for a Technical Screen (Software Engineer, Stripe)
Context: You will deliver concise, professional responses (ideally 60–90 seconds per prompt when speaking) during a technical screen that emphasizes behavioral and leadership signals.
Please prepare responses to the following:
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Self-introduction: Deliver a 60–90 second introduction highlighting your most relevant achievements.
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Motivation and alignment: Why do you want to join Stripe? How does your prior experience align with our mission and products?
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Location and remote work: Where are you located? What are your preferences and constraints for fully remote work and time zones?
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Compensation: What are your compensation expectations (base, bonus, equity) and the rationale behind them?
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Your questions: What questions do you have about the team’s current projects and the organization’s rate of personnel changes?
Guidance: Keep answers crisp, use concrete examples with impact (metrics where possible), and tailor the content to the role and company context.