I'm considering a Staff SWE role at Rippling. Offer is 550k with around half base to equity split. Product seems great and company seems to have great product market fit. I am concerned around company culture though. I've read a lot about people being fired on their 10th or 11th month and not receiving their first year RSU grant + minimal severance. Benefits package is very mediocre and leading me to believe they generally treat their employees like shit. So far I haven't met anyone as part of my loops that has had a tenure at Rippling of more than 1.5 years. Rippling-employees, what are your thoughts on the company culture? How true are these horror stories? #rippling #tech #SWE #startup
Just read blind company reviews, sort by helpfulness, and tons of threads here talking about culture and valuation. They are there for a reason.
What were your interview topics?
Keep in mind your valuation is crazy over valued. I recently turned down a 400k offer from them
I would worry more about if you can survive 1 year to get the first vest.
FWIW, I’ve seen lots of Rippling applicants with 9-11 months of experience there.
Team?
I’m ex-Rippling. Getting fired before your first vest is real. People “disappear” all the time. It’s the sketchiest place I’ve ever worked. Being on a visa makes it so much worse, since the H1B clock starts. You won’t get your equity. Don’t join. Don’t trust whatever lies the recruiters and managers are telling you. It’s a bad place and your career, life, and relationships will suffer.
Where are you now? Google?
Read the reviews, excluding the 5 star ones that say “we’re not for coasters” and believe the review. It’s a soul crushing place to be. Negative psychological safety that effects mental health
I will not recommend this place to any of my friends or foes
It really depends. More than half of my colleagues and ex-colleagues stay here for more than 2 years. Comparing it with FB or Amzn, workload could be really high and be prepared for the ad hoc requests from CTO/CEO/PMs.
Yes plz. Rippling folks kindly help. I am considering a staff swe position as well.
Those that like it, really like it. It's not for everyone but if your team gels with you than it's absolute fire.