Not for everyone - Software Engineer Manager Airwallex Employee Review

2.0
Feb 2, 2025
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Pros

- The company set a high bar for the capability of problem analysis and target breakdown. - Quite a lot of smart people with sharp thinking and fast-paced execution.

Cons

- Blaming culture causes wide risk-averse behavior. - Some top leaders easily get emotional. Need to highly index the understanding of top leaders' needs and intentions. - Control without context: Some top leaders are overtrusting their raw intelligence instead of gathering information bottom-up, operating in a top-down style and detaching from details at the same time, which creates biased decisions and meddling management.

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Airwallex Response
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We appreciate you sharing your feedback. And thanks for calling out the high talent bar and strong execution—those are foundational to how we work at Airwallex and we certainly are proud of the people we have on our team. We expect our leaders to be clear, data-driven, and grounded in context—not directive without depth. If that hasn’t been your experience, we take that seriously. We’re growing fast, but not at the expense of thoughtful decision-making or a supportive team culture. Feedback like yours helps keep us on track—so thank you again for sharing your perspective.

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5.0
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Pros

1. Amazing product with strong fit in a handful of verticals 2. Team is top notch, brightest minds in fintech 3. A ton of room to grow, both for individuals and the company on the whole

Cons

1. Leadership is scattered throughout the world and has different priorities 2. Stop chasing the new shiny object and stick with what works and what got us here

5.0
Apr 24, 2026
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Pros

Working at Airwallex has been an incredibly rewarding experience, especially as part of the sales team. The company is in a very strong growth phase, which makes it an exciting place to be. Over the past few years, Airwallex has scaled rapidly, processing hundreds of billions in payments annually. There are clear career progression opportunities if you perform. Leadership is supportive of internal mobility, and high performers are recognized and promoted. You’re surrounded by smart, driven colleagues who are collaborative and willing to help, which creates a motivating environment day to day.

Cons

Like most high-growth companies, things can move fast and change quickly, which may not suit everyone. There can be pressure to perform given the pace and ambition of the company.

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