All that glitters is not gold - Senior Software Engineer Wise Employee Review

1.0
Nov 30, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Get to travel a couple of times a year to other offices

Cons

*Wow a 4+ rating, this must be a great work place* - Want to spot their fake reviews? Just see their Google reviews which went from 3-ish in Jan'22 to 4.5ish in 2023 and a very similar thing with their Glassdoor reviews. Trust me, even I’m very ignorant to negative reviews assuming a handful of people face these kind of situations, but I can’t be any farther from reality. - Highly political work environment specially because there are people in (mid/junior) management levels who are there for more than 4-5 years. They form a kind of cult and if you are not in the cult you’ll not survive here. You raise your concerns and you are out before you even know where it went wrong - Avoid the "Regional Expansion" teams at all cost. You might get the most awful product/eng work of your life. - Very poor quality eng work, poor tech stack, poor infrastructure, poor deliverables, and poor management of things in Regional teams - The dreaded “Autonomous Teams”, AAAAAHH, pretty screwed up thing. There are a lot of great reviews around this. Give them a read because they are well put than I can try (if those reviews are still not taken down) - Check Team Blind reviews once before making of your mind - This review might sound biased but trust me you’ll come back someday and say thanks

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

flexible review pay lots of feedback

Cons

repetitive long hours can be frustrating no sponsorship for visa

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Wise Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, benefits and culture. We hope you continue enjoying your experience at Wise.
3.0
Feb 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Mission-Driven Work: Wise’s mission of "money without borders" aligned perfectly with my personal values. I was genuinely excited to go to work every day, tackle challenges, and track our progress toward that goal. Exceptional Peer Group: The hiring bar is high; you’ll work with smart, diverse, and genuinely interesting people from all backgrounds. Cutting-Edge Product: Working on the Wise Platform is a great technical experience. As an Implementation Manager, you get excellent visibility and access to the Product and Engineering teams. Top-Tier Documentation: Internal enablement and documentation are highly organized, making it easy to self-serve and find answers quickly.

Cons

Lack of Transparency in Management: I received no negative feedback during my probation period, only to be placed on a PIP two weeks after it ended. The feedback loop is non-existent; instead of real-time coaching, minor oversights are "saved up" to justify disciplinary action. Poor Feedback Quality: The PIP I received felt AI-generated, filled with corporate jargon and lacking substantive examples of performance failure. It felt like a formality rather than a genuine attempt at development. Toxic Management Culture: There is a palpable sense of micromanagement and "back-stabbing" within certain leadership circles. The environment shifted from collaborative to manipulative, with a noticeable lack of directness and honesty. Growth Hurdles: The Sales team appears to be struggling to close deals, which impacts the overall momentum of the department.

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Wise Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You raised a number of concerns and I hope you were able to discuss these before you left. If you’d be comfortable to share more details, we’d really appreciate it. Please drop us an email at employerbrand@wise.com.
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