The culture is great, leadership is questionable - Analyst Adyen Employee Review

3.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The culture and atmosphere are really positive, even if things can get a bit messy at times. People are collaborative, work-life balance is good, and there are a lot of talented individuals around. There’s plenty of opportunity to learn, even if it’s not formally linked to performance.

Cons

Compensation is below industry benchmarks, and management effectiveness is uneven. Some leaders excel, while others focus more on presentation than execution. With strong talent leaving, the company should review mid-level hiring and leadership development to retain key people.

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5.0
Jan 8, 2026
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Pros

Food in the office, annual trips, can't complain about the pay

Cons

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3.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

no layoffs yet, nice people, good team

Cons

reorg, acquisitions (layoffs incoming?). product managers not great, turnover

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