We help everyday Americans build a brighter financial future.
With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, and avoid unfair fees. We don’t just reduce stress — we promote sustainable financial health.
Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, but are united in the fight for our members’ financial security and freedom. With experience at Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Palantir, Two Sigma and more, our experts not only have the tools to solve financial insecurity—they’ve witnessed the problem firsthand. At big banks we’ve seen the injustice of inequality. At leading tech companies we’ve learned to build from the best. Now we’re putting both to use to change lives every day.
To learn more about what is happening at Brigit, check out the latest press and news articles including information on awards Brigit has won recently (Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022, Forbes Fintech 50 2022, Business Insider’s Most Promising Consumer Startups 2022, Built In's 2023 - 2025 Best Startups to Work For In New York City, and Built In's 2024 & 2025 Best Startups to Work for in the U.S.): https://www.hellobrigit.com/press.
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Pros: The pay and benefits package at Brigit for an Engineering Manager Growth in the New York fintech industry is genuinely competitive, especially compared to other tech startups. They offer good health insurance and a decent 401k match, which I truly valued. The company invests well in employee well-being. The team environment is fantastic, emphasizing collaboration and learning, which fostered my career growth. Leadership is accessible and supportive, providing clear direction for growth
Cons: While there's good work flexibility, the workload can be quite intense during peak product launches, sometimes leading to longer hours. Communication could be more streamlined across different engineering teams to avoid silos, especially with rapid company expansion. There's room for clearer internal career progression paths for management roles.
Advice to Management: Continue to invest in competitive compensation and robust benefits, as this helps attract and retain top talent in competitive markets like New York fintech. Implement more structured career development frameworks for Engineering Managers to provide clearer growth trajectories. Enhance
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Pros: I really appreciated the collaborative environment and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge features for a popular personal finance app. The team was always willing to help each other out, and there's a genuine passion for the company's mission. The remote work flexibility was a huge plus, allowing for a good work-life balance.
Cons: While the culture is friendly, management could be more transparent about long-term strategic decisions. Sometimes, the sprint planning felt rushed, leading to scope creep or unexpected bugs slipping into production. Better resource allocation or realistic expectation setting for project delivery timelines would improve efficiency.
Advice to Management: Consider more structured feedback loops and clearer communication on project priorities to align development efforts better with business goals. Investing in better project management tools could also help.
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What is the working culture like at Brigit, a fintech startup in NYC?
The team at Brigit fosters a collaborative environment where everyone's voice is heard, contributing to our fast-paced fintech startup culture in New York City.
What is Brigit's policy on remote or hybrid work for software engineering roles in New York?
Brigit offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility for employees to balance in-office and remote work. Most engineering teams in the New York office utilize this hybrid approach, typically requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.
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