RejectedTechnical Screen

The Interviewer Kept Calling It "Terrific," Then Came the Rejection

StripeData Scientist · Technical Screen · Nov 2025

I got the rejection letter within two days! They said something like: being more precise about this role, which means they sometimes have to reject candidates who are very impressive. I compared emails with a friend and it turns out this line is an old script Stripe likes to reuse. Not sure, but I have a feeling they ultimately wanted someone with a finance background that fits fintech better. I…

Shared by a candidate · reported Nov 2025. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.