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Adyen

London

4,771 Total Employees

Year Founded: 2006

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What's It Like to Work at Adyen?

Updated on April 08, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction at Adyen is supported through the opportunity to create your own path for career growth; supportive environments where taking initiative is met with appreciation and recognition; meaningful work focused on high-impact technology and an industry-shaping platform; strong work–life balance with manageable workloads and flexibility; and benefits such as daily catered lunches, commute allowances, and "Adyen+", a monthly financial stipend for personal needs like childcare or work-from-home setups.

Leadership reinforces this by investing heavily in in-person time and programs that employees value, such as the Global Exchange Program and an annual "Connect Week" at the Amsterdam headquarters to build relationships and collaborate.

Employees describe satisfaction coming from having the tools and autonomy to take ownership of their career and step into leadership roles; feeling supported to be their authentic selves and live out loud in their day-to-day work; having the flexibility and reasonable hours to maintain a work-life balance rated 4.1/5 on Glassdoor; and knowing their work connects to the company’s broader mission of fueling the growth of global tech powerhouses with market-leading payment technology.

Additional signals include recognition on platforms like Glassdoor, RepVue, and Indeed for their collaborative culture, strong product, and autonomy; Built In coverage highlighting job satisfaction at the company; inclusion in Built In’s Best Places to Work award, which honors companies with positive work environments, strong compensation, benefits, DEI initiatives, and flexibility

Willingness to Recommend

Employees at Adyen say they would recommend it as a workplace because of a supportive culture characterized by teamwork, a lack of ego or bureaucracy, and a genuine investment in helping each other succeed; strong opportunities for career growth where employees are encouraged to "create your own path" and step into leadership roles; competitive pay and benefits, including compensation packages for new hires, daily office lunches, and the "Adyen+" monthly financial contribution; flexibility that makes work sustainable, highlighted by reasonable hours, manageable workloads, and a 4.1/5 work-life balance rating; and a mission that makes work meaningful by developing high-impact, industry-shaping technology for global tech powerhouses like Spotify, Uber, and Etsy.

In reviews, employees often describe the company as a place they are proud to recommend to a friend because of its supportive culture, with roughly 73% of reviewers on Glassdoor willing to endorse the company to others; an organization where career growth opportunities make them confident in the employee experience by offering the autonomy to run experiments and take ownership of outcomes; an employer they would endorse to others thanks to competitive pay and strong benefits that support overall satisfaction; and a workplace they are eager to share with peers because of the meaningful mission and impact of a market-leading product that many describe as "far superior to competition".

This willingness to recommend is reinforced by consistent positive recognition in outlets like Glassdoor, RepVue, Indeed, and Tech Job Finder as an employer of choice; Built In coverage highlighting company culture; inclusion in Built In’s Best Places to Work award.

General Market Perception

Adyen is recognized as a company known for its supportive culture and benefits, as well as an innovator where people want to work. Its reputation is reinforced through recognition in employee review sites like Glassdoor, RepVue, and Indeed as a top workplace, inclusion in Built In’s Best Places to Work awards for the fourth year in a row (spanning 8 categories including Best Large Places to Work in Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco), and Built In coverage showcasing employee experience, such as articles highlighting their thriving ERG culture and women engineers.

Adyen consistently receives positive employee feedback on review sites and in internal surveys: "The sheer lack of ego and bureaucracy across the organization creates a uniquely supportive team culture." Leadership cares about and strengthens its employer reputation by investing in programs that directly enhance the employee experience, such as the Global Exchange Program, Adyen+ (a monthly financial contribution for individual needs), and an annual "Connect Week" at the Amsterdam HQ to build relationships

Adyen Employee Perspectives

The office, designed by Chicago architecture firm Partners in Design, is meant to elicit a grounded, transparent and connected sensibility, according to an Adyen representative. The office’s amenities include daily catered lunch in its commercial kitchen, an espresso and juice bar, patio space and a pantry tap system for drinks like cold brew and kombucha.

Working to foster collaboration and innovation, Adyen also offers various focus rooms, demo space and training rooms. Its various employee accommodations include a parents’ room, wellness room, an all-gender restroom as well as round-the-clock bike storage.

Located in the Fulton Market neighborhood, Adyen’s new office will house the company’s growing commercial, product and technology teams. With more than 267 employees currently based in Chicago, the company is actively hiring to fill over 60 roles across its tech, operations and commercial organizations.

Adyen Chicago,

From the article: Adyen Opens New Office in Chicago’s Fulton Market Neighborhood

When a company is scaling quickly, its workplace can say a lot about where it’s headed. That’s certainly the case at this 125,000-square-foot office for Adyen, the fast-growing Dutch fintech organization. It needed a new U.S. headquarters that could match its ambitions—as well as lay the groundwork for the next decade of its practice, which offers a platform for enterprise businesses to accept e-commerce, mobile, and point-of-sale payments. Huntsman Architectural Group conceived strategic interventions throughout an existing six-floor building, embedding Adyen’s DNA throughout.

In addition to carving out space for staff expansion, the scope entailed creating interiors that accommodate neurodiversity and a breadth of working styles, from heads-down to collaborative. A library on the fifth floor, for instance, offers a quiet, focused setting. Phone rooms feature dimmable, user-controlled lighting, while Club Adyen, a music-filled social place, offers varying levels of energy and calm. The team also devised a second-floor demo area to replicate retail and restaurant environments. Filled with Fireclay tile, blond rift oak, and abundant greenery, its users might think they’ve been transported to a coffee shop in San Francisco’s Mission District—and that’s exactly the point.

From the article: How A Fintech Workplace Balances Rapid Growth With Humanistic Design

Adyen Employee Reviews

I always feel encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share a solution. I am not restricted to just sit in front of a screen and program; I interact with product managers, account managers, tech support, and pricing analysts to the point where I can put myself in their shoes and understand their perspectives and issues as well.

Bhumika, Senior Software Engineer

The best thing about working at Adyen is the people. I think this is through a combination of prioritizing hiring smart, capable people, but also through creating and supporting a culture where those people are given the trust and flexibility to do their best work, and genuinely encouraging those people to connect.

Blaine, Team Lead, Software Engineering

People genuinely make time for you, even across time zones. Many little things make Adyen special, from team-building trips/events to knowledge-sharing sessions. It's a place where you can do meaningful work, learn from amazing people, and still have room to breathe.

Ayesha, Data Engineer

This role has pushed me to grow both as a leader and as an engineer. Professionally, I’ve expanded my skills in strategic thinking, team management, and cross-functional collaboration, while staying hands-on with development.

Tulasi, Team Lead, Software Engineering

Working at Adyen has pushed me to grow both professionally and personally. The pace and critical thinking here have challenged me to develop sharper judgment, prioritize better, and become more confident in my decision-making. As a team lead, it's been rewarding to help shape and scale the org.

Robbie, MPL & Credit Risk Team Lead

What sets Adyen apart is how tangible the company values are; they are not just words on a wall, but how we operate daily. We truly build trust by empowering every team member to make good choices and create their own path.

Suzanne, Product Manager

There are so many talented engineers here with a true passion for development, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn from them. I’ve learned from the engineers in Chicago, but also from those I've met in Amsterdam and from all over the world.

Katie, Software Engineer

Adyen is one of the more diverse companies I’ve worked for. There are so many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences amongst the teams. I truly feel like I can “bring my full self” to work. Within my own team, we’re still just forming; but so far my favorite thing is that our team is seen as the “connectors” across the Operations organization.

Zachary, Operations Academy Program Manager

Adyen's culture is truly unique. I left the nonprofit world because I was exhausted by the scarcity mindset - not enough money, not enough time, not enough ideas, not enough people. Adyen operates entirely on an abundance mindset. There is always time and resource to scope out a new idea, and an eagerness to chart new paths. Failure is never frowned upon, fingers are never pointed. I've seen amazing, groundbreaking things happen here in the course of a few weeks that would have been stuck in committee for years at other places.

Savannah, Senior Impact Partnerships Manager

I've gained experience working with global, distributed teams in my day-to-day, and I'll continue that experience with a Business Exchange in Amsterdam. Adyen helped me feel more confident in my voice - from contributing more in project discussions, to leading onboarding for team members new to Adyen, to hosting a coffee chat with our CTO and Head of Sales, Digital & UC at our annual NA event.

Sam, Senior Operational Support Specialist

Adyen is truly a diverse company. We're a diverse working group with different backgrounds, opinions, and experiences that all come together to help continue to grow the Adyen footprint. I also really enjoy the fact that we value face to face communication. Many times in my career I have seen ant hills turn into mountains because poor communication. Being able to sit down and discuss an issue really ensures problems are addressed quickly.

Adam, Partner Solution Engineer

I’ve had the chance to expand my skills in ways that have helped me take real ownership of my career. It’s refreshing to work somewhere that not only supports you but also gives you the tools and opportunities to truly succeed and grow.

Lindsay, Implementation Engineering

What I value the most about the culture here is the emphasis on making connections and maintaining them. I really enjoy going to the office to work alongside my peers; other places I've worked have never focused on the importance of people connecting.

Maxine, Team Lead, Technical Support

What I value most about Adyen’s culture is the ownership people have and the trust that comes with it. As an Implementation Engineer, you’re able to take things end-to-end, whether that’s working through integrations or helping a merchant go live. At the same time, there’s a strong sense of collaboration, and people are always willing to jump in and help when needed. Communication is also very direct and open, which makes it easier to move quickly and solve problems. Compared to other places I’ve worked, it feels more connected and focused on doing things the right way.

Sandeep, Senior Implementation Engineer

In terms of how people work here, we are direct but not rude. When I 'talk straight', people don’t feel offended. Instead, they are curious about what you actually think and why you think that way. There is a natural curiosity, assumption of good intent, and focus on trust and honesty. People are open to new ideas and new strategies. Conversations are based on facts and driven by data. The Adyen Formula is really true in day-to-day work at Adyen.