Adyen Career Growth & Development

There's only so much you can do to become proficient at coding as an engineer, but there's more to it if you want to grow further. My leadership has frequent conversations with me on the next challenge I would like to take on, such as managing larger projects, or working with experts in their own rights across timezones. I have been mentored into how to define and solidify expectations of a project, and how to multi-task as a technical lead when different asks seem to be equally urgent at any given time.

Leading multi-disciplinary distributed teams has been a phenomenal catalyst for my growth as a global engineering leader. Adyen provides incredible autonomy, and the support I’ve received from leadership and access to complex, global projects has pushed me to expand my skill set, think much more strategically, and scale myself and my teams effectively.

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.

Adyen has helped me grow in a lot of different ways, most notably giving me the opportunity to step into a leadership role at an early point in my career, as well as transferring from Amsterdam to Chicago!

Adyen genuinely encourages us to learn and grow. The message from the top-down truly is to take the time and invest in yourself. I hadn't experienced anything like that before, and many colleagues express the same.

The low-ego and genuinely helpful mindset of Adyeners is just incredible – it really sets us apart. That collaborative spirit is absolutely at the heart of our culture. Adyen also truly invests in its engineers; they're constantly asking for feedback from the engineering team and making sure we're always improving. My favorite company philosophy, "Own Your Growth," perfectly sums it up. Adyen provides an amazing environment where you're given the freedom and support to explore different areas and really drive your own professional development.

Adyen has helped me grow not just as an engineer but as a communicator and collaborator as well. I’ve had opportunities to take ownership of projects and lead discussions across multiple teams. It’s an environment where you are pushed to learn but also supported every step of the way.

Adyen's way of working has helped me develop my confidence in a work setting. At Adyen, the flat organization structure and direct way of communicating means anyone can voice an opinion or idea in any meeting, and anyone can give direct feedback even to someone more "senior" than themselves. I've developed my voice, felt more confident asserting my opinion, and taken feedback with more grace in order to grow. 

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.

The professional growth at Adyen is constant, and my managers have been mentors. They don't just oversee my work, they actively help me chart a course for my career. I have been encouraged to empower team members earlier on in their own careers, and to lead by example. I appreciate this investment in my development as a leader, not just as an individual contributor.