Not for smart engineers - Software Engineer Venmo Employee Review

1.0
Jan 7, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Out of school it comes off like an up and coming startup. Seems like a fun brand to attach your name to, some of your friends might think it's cool.

Cons

It's all maintenance. There is nothing here inspiring, there's nothing new. Venmo is just PayPal's slave...their office is literally above us and dictates anything we do. There are plenty more successful startups in NYC with actual stock option benefits if you want to apply your abilities.

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5.0
Feb 7, 2026
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Pros

Great corporate benefits! Sabbatical, etc

Cons

Lean team, but great place to work

4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent work life balance. Product used by many

Cons

Things are slow, leadership can develop thing top-down without great direction

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