What's It Like to Work at Riskified?

Updated on October 06, 2026

Riskified Employee Perspectives

Riskified provides a workplace where employees can feel connected to the company’s mission, appreciate the impact of their work and build positive relationships with colleagues. Employees describe a strong belief in the value Riskified delivers to its merchants, along with genuine enjoyment in working with their teams. This combination of meaningful work and supportive professional relationships contributes to a positive overall employee experience.

“I genuinely believe in Riskified as a company. I see the value we deliver to our merchants every day, and I enjoy working with everyone here.”

Heather Castrillón
Heather Castrillón, Director of Enterprise Sales

Riskified offers a welcoming, collaborative workplace where employees can build meaningful relationships with their colleagues and feel connected to the company’s culture. Employees describe an approachable, inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork over traditional corporate formality. This atmosphere helps new hires feel comfortable from the interview process onward, creating a workplace where personal values, professional ambitions and a sense of belonging can align.

“During the interview process, I immediately connected with the team. They were young, friendly and approachable, fostering a culture that felt collaborative, inclusive and refreshingly non-corporate. I wanted a workplace where I felt genuinely connected to my coworkers, and this was it. I knew this role was the perfect fit for both my career goals and my personal values.”

Feifei Kong
Feifei Kong, Senior Data Integration Engineer

Riskified Employee Reviews

It's the kind of environment where people want to be and work -- where people collaborate, innovate, challenge each other, respecting and considering the other's ideas, strengths, and opinions. I'm proud of the success we've had so far.

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Marina Moraes, Senior Strategic Business Development Lead
Marina Moraes, Senior Strategic Business Development Lead

Riskified is built on collaboration. Nothing happens without constant engagement, and it makes sense right? We offer products that resonate with our customers and that can only happen if we listen to each other. On any given day, I could be chatting with our sales, AM, legal, finance, product teams—you name it. It’s one of the things I enjoy most!

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Revathi , Corporate Development & Strategy Manager
Revathi , Corporate Development & Strategy Manager

What People Are Saying About Riskified

  • Team Support: Colleagues are frequently described as smart, helpful, and collaborative, creating a supportive day-to-day environment. Feedback suggests cross-team teamwork and approachable leaders reinforce this sense of backing.
  • Autonomy: Employees are commonly trusted to own projects without micromanagement and to take initiative. Feedback suggests leadership accessibility and an open culture help sustain this ownership.
  • Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is often portrayed as a strength, with flexibility and time-off support noted positively. Feedback suggests that while the pace can spike, many teams still maintain reasonable balance.

Riskified's Awards

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Riskified's Benefits

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Riskified has monthly global team meetings, where we join together, both in person and on zoom, to listen in on the latest updates and ask any questions that are top of mind.

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Offers a remote work program

Employees are able to work remotely 2 days a week.

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Riskified offers a flexible work schedule and also runs on a hybrid model of 3 days in office and 2 days working from home.

Utilizes a hybrid work model