A really good place to start your career - Graduate Software Engineer Wise Employee Review

4.0
Apr 24, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The environment is very welcoming and as a new graduate I really appreciate the expectations they set for us. Plus, you get to travel with your team and a lot of benefits within the company (e.g. RSUs, bi-weekly lunches, monthly breakfasts, gym in the office, etc.) Moreover, the company culture is really good. From the day you come in, it is made very clear that you are now a Wiser and that mistakes are welcome and you shouldn't be afraid to be yourself. I believe that this is a very healthy place to work in as a software engineer. The work life balance is perfect as well.

Cons

I think that hiring foreigners in Budapest is still a challenge for Wise. Due to a delay in the residence permit application, a lot of other things got delayed or even cancelled. For example, that delay resulted in missing a London onboarding trip as well as the yearly salary review whereas local Hungarian grads did not have to go through that. I do hope that that experience makes the process smoother for future hires though, I think that Wise has a pretty good culture when it comes to learning from mistakes so I do believe this is fixed already.

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Wise Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the company culture - we love it too! I'm happy to hear you’re enjoying your experience so far at Wise, and if you want to share any more details about the onboarding experience to help us improve for the future - please don't hesitate to reach out to your local People Advisor and they'll be happy to help. Nicola

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flexible review pay lots of feedback

Cons

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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.
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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.

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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
2mo
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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