Pros: Good compensation, bonuses and company-issued equipment

Cons: Toxic environment, I was briefed to work in a fully functional team, yet on my first working day I found myself out to be the only engineer in the team (last one burned out and left the following day)

Pros: The role offers a great salary, leaders, and friends.

Cons: To rapidly cope with

Pros: - Competitive salary and stock options: Compensation is one of the strongest aspects here. If you perform well, you can earn a very solid salary, along with stock options that may grow in value. - Skilled and friendly colleagues: The team is generally professional, supportive, and pleasant to work with, which makes the day-to-day experience better despite the high pressure. - Remote-first flexibility: The company is remote friendly (even though there are some strict restrictions in time zone). - Opportunity to be part of something big; For those interested in fintech, it’s a chance to contribute to a fast-growing company with ambitious goals and a product that’s actively evolving.

Cons: - The pace is intense, with constant pressure to deliver quickly, often at the cost of thoughtful execution. There’s a noticeable disconnect between management and engineering regarding the actual complexity and feasibility of tasks. While some teams may experience a slightly more relaxed pace, burnout and overwork remain common themes across the company, as even though nobody forces you to do so - you will have to work overtime almost on a daily basis to be able to get the work done. - Dependency bottlenecks between teams: Progress is regularly stalled by delays from other teams. For example, it’s common to be blocked for weeks or even months due to missing fixes or unmerged code, which creates a frustrating feedback loop. - Poor cross-team coordination: There’s a noticeable lack of structured communication, leading to misalignment and repeated back-and-forth that wastes time and energy. You will spend more time in constant meetings and cross-team blame, rather than do your actual work. - Work-life balance suffers: Long hours and high urgency expectations make it difficult to disconnect or maintain a sustainable routine. Overall, this place can be good if you are ready for a chaotic and openly stressful startup.