WeLab

Pros: The base salary for a Software Engineer here is pretty solid. It's competitive with other fintech companies in the region. They do annual bonuses which is a nice perk, and I appreciate the immediate vesting for some benefits.
Cons: Healthcare benefits aren't great; you really have to pay a lot out of pocket. The retirement plan isn't super generous either. For a company in the digital banking space, you'd expect more comprehensive benefits, especially working in the high cost of living Hong Kong office.
Advice to Management: Management should really look into improving the benefits package, especially healthcare and retirement plans. It'd help with retention in this competitive fintech market.

Pros: WeLab is a known name in digital banking in Hong Kong, so it feels somewhat stable. As a Software Engineer, I always had projects assigned to me. They don't seem to just cut people for no reason.
Cons: The fintech startup space is super competitive. I've seen some teams struggle to find funding for new initiatives, which makes me a bit nervous about future roles. It's a fast-paced environment, so things can change quickly.
Advice to Management: Keep investing in core teams and clarify long-term product roadmaps to give employees more confidence in their future here.