Checkout.com Engineering Manager reviews

3.1

40% would recommend to a friend

(6 total reviews)
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Guillaume Pousaz

97% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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6 reviews
2.0
Jan 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- You get to work with really smart, ambitious and talented people which raises the bar for yourself and others - Excellent rigour when it comes to system design and overall technical depth from almost everyone you work with, including product - Excellent office location with great amenities (such as free lunch) and dog friendly

Cons

- Regardless of your pillar or business unit - expect a very top-down, waterfall approach to planning which means rigid estimates and timelines. When the plan inevitably has to shift, it leads to endless trade-off discussions and friction. This leads to burnout and disengagement for many, me included. - Engineering is often tasked with estimating high-level requirements and when larger estimates are provided to account for ambiguity - pressure is applied to reduce them. Though not always unhealthy, the speed and intensity this occurs at Checkout is. - Re-organisation is a common occurrence. Both local (i.e within the pillar/business unit) and within the business. Some people that have worked here for 4 years have seen five or or more team changes - usually (in 90% of cases) not initiated by them. i.e stuff happens to you and you have to deal with it.

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Checkout.com Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you value the calibre of our people, the technical depth of our teams, and the standards we hold across engineering, product, and system design. Working with talented, ambitious colleagues in a high quality technical environment is a core part of what defines Checkout.com. Our pace and ambition require clear direction and disciplined execution, particularly as we operate at scale in a complex and fast-moving industry. This approach enables us to deliver reliably for our customers and continue building a robust global platform. As we grow, we continuously evolve how we plan, organise, and execute to ensure we balance speed, rigour, and long term impact. Change and reorganisation are part of that journey, allowing us to adapt quickly and align teams to where they can make the greatest difference. We appreciate your perspective and the contribution you make to maintaining the high standards that underpin our success.
4.0
Oct 3, 2025

Fast paced

Recommend
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Pros

Great culture and team, great office

Cons

Slow salary progression and grind

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Checkout.com Response
9mo
Thank you for your feedback and for your continued contributions over the years. We’re delighted to hear that you value the culture, teamwork, and environment at Checkout.com, they’re central to what makes our business a great place to grow and succeed. We recognise your comments around pace and progression. Our values encourage us to challenge ourselves, celebrate progress, and keep evolving together. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on creating opportunities for development and ensuring our people are rewarded for their impact. We appreciate your dedication and the role you play in shaping our success.
4.0
Jun 26, 2025

Eggs and Omelettes

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Pros

Never a dull moment. Fast paced, ambitious, out to win the game - so lots of opportunity, and great rewards for those willing to put in the effort.

Cons

The fast pace can be somewhat stressful from time to time. Growing pains and related cross team collaboration remains challenging. Little to no space for innovation beyond company roadmap work.

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Checkout.com Response
11mo
Thank you for your insightful feedback and for your commitment to Checkout.com over the past several years. We are ambitious and operate with an athlete mindset, which creates a dynamic environment full of opportunity for those ready to make an impact. We also understand that this pace can be demanding. As we grow, we are focused on how we unite as one team more effectively and are always looking for ways to get better every day. We are grateful for your leadership and your dedication.
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