Xendit

Pros: I've learned a ton about digital payments and scaling systems fast. The teams in the Jakarta office are super smart, and you're always tackling interesting tech challenges. There's a lot of opportunity to grow your technical skills quickly here.
Cons: Work-life balance here is pretty tough, especially as a Software Engineer. Expect long hours, often well past 5 PM, and sometimes weekend work. The pace is intense, and deadlines are always tight in this fast-growing fintech startup environment.
Advice to Management: Management should really look into sustainable workloads for teams. Burnout is a real concern when you're pushing so hard, especially for key engineering roles. We need more focus on employee well-being.

Pros: You learn a ton if you're proactive, especially in FinTech and API development. The work is challenging for Software Engineer roles, so you pick up new skills quickly. There's exposure to interesting projects at this growing tech company.
Cons: Career progression isn't always clear; it's hard to move up without a lot of internal networking. Mentorship can be hit or miss depending on your team and lead, which impacts career growth. It feels like there aren't enough structured development paths in the Jakarta office.
Advice to Management: Create more defined career ladders and ensure managers are equipped to mentor their teams. Help people see a clear path forward within this payments platform industry.