How Stripe rolled out a consistent Cursor experience for 3,000 engineers

Stripe, a leader in developer experience with a reputation for 99.9999% API uptime, has swiftly integrated AI coding tools like Cursor into its developer infrastructure, impacting its 3,000-plus engineers. Scott MacVicar, Head of Developer Infrastructure at Stripe, emphasizes the importance of rapid AI adoption, noting that they equipped engineers with preconfigured tools, including Cursor, from day one to maximize productivity. To maintain quality amid increased coding velocity, Stripe adapted its code review process, utilizing large language models (LLMs) to highlight complex areas needing attention. Interestingly, the most experienced engineers have experienced significant productivity boosts using AI, contrary to expectations that junior engineers would benefit most. MacVicar suggests that new hires might benefit from familiarizing themselves with the codebase before using AI tools, highlighting the evolving nature of AI integration and the need for engineering leaders to begin experimenting with these technologies to optimize their use.