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Wave

wave.comFintechUnited States501-1000 employeesFounded 2018

About

Wave is a mobile money provider bringing low-cost financial services to millions across Africa.

Reviews (5)

3.6 average
Interview experience

Mixed — interviewees were divided on their experience.

Positive (1)Neutral (2)Didn't interview (1)
What people like
  • good 401k match, strong eng culture
  • generous parental leave
  • interesting problems
What to watch for
  • limited upward mobility
  • slow promotions, communication gaps across teams
  • weak onboarding

Happy here

tbh Best onboarding I've had. Had real context by the end of week one. Good problems to work on and the autonomy to solve them your way

Pros

good 401k match, strong eng culture

Cons

limited upward mobility

Interview experience: Neutral
MF
Mei Fischer
5 months ago
Former employee

Would recommend

ngl Remote setup is dialed in — never once felt out of the loop. Genuinely enjoyed my time here, would go back.

Pros

generous parental leave

Interview experience: Didn't interview
ND
Naomi D.
7 months ago
Full-time

Good people, good work

Comp is competitive and the equity refresh was actually real.

Pros

interesting problems

Cons

slow promotions, communication gaps across teams

FS
Felix Silva
11 months ago
Full-time

Glad I joined

Smart people, low ego, and the work actually ships.

Pros

genuinely smart coworkers, low-ego team

Cons

weak onboarding

Interview experience: Positive
DR
Dylan Romano
about 1 year ago
Full-time

Be careful

tbh Layoffs every other quarter — you're always watching your back. Leadership says one thing in the all-hands and does the opposite.

Cons

high turnover, burnout is common

Interview experience: Neutral
HP
Hana Park
almost 2 years ago
Full-time

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