Run as far away as possible. - Sr. Software Engineer Splash Financial Employee Review

1.0
11 Oct 2022
Recommend
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Pros

There are some good people at Splash. Mainly in IC roles.

Cons

Toxic environment: - I once witnessed the CEO, Steve. Chew-out a single team in front of the entire company during a "retrospective". I was appalled at the damage it did to the already thin layer of psychological safety at the company. - I had teammates who would join meetings and take naps during our pair programming sessions so that it looked like they were busy. - I noticed that service-based employees like CX experts were looked down on and treated very poorly by the company. Not appreciated or listened to. Unprofessional leadership: - CEO, Steve, punishes people publicly. - CMO, Helen, was not familiar with basic industry concepts and terminology in key marketing areas. Made it tough to get work done across the board. - CTO, Tej, lures devs to Splash under false pretenses. CTO also pretends to know a lot about software and product development. Meanwhile, there is terrible technical debt. in the code and systems.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Competitive salary, great PTO, work life balance, great Executive team

Cons

I really have no cons

5.0
15 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Splash is the kind of place where your work actually matters and people can tell. If you're someone who wants to own real problems and drive them to resolution, you will thrive here. I've had the opportunity to lead initiatives that touch product, compliance, engineering, and vendor relationships simultaneously, and leadership genuinely trusts you to run with them. That level of autonomy is rare, especially at a fintech at this stage. The pace is fast, but it's productive fast, not chaotic fast. You're moving quickly because the work is meaningful and the team is aligned, not because things are disorganized. Cross-functional collaboration is strong, and people across departments show up engaged and willing to work through hard problems together. From a growth standpoint, I've learned more here than in years at other companies. The exposure to complex, high-visibility programs has accelerated my development significantly. Leadership invests in the people who show up and deliver, and there are real paths forward for those who want them. The culture is one of the strongest I've experienced. Leaders are accessible, direct, and genuinely care about building something that works for both customers and employees.

Cons

The pace and scope of work can be a lot if you're not someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats. It rewards self-starters, but if you need a lot of external structure to operate, there may be an adjustment period.

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