Difficult situation - werkgeversreview HW Design Engineer bij Ingenico

Flexible work culture helpful team

No cons as of now

Supportive team members who are willing to answer questions and provide guidance. The environment offers valuable insight into how large scale payment systems operate, which is beneficial for anyone interested in fintech or enterprise technology.

The internship-to-full-time pipeline lacks structure and transparency. Interns were told entry level roles would open, but timelines and follow through were unclear, leaving many in extended intern positions without defined conversion pathways. There appears to be an overreliance on long term interns as cost effective operational support rather than investing in structured development and conversion planning. Some interns remain in role well beyond a typical internship cycle, creating uncertainty around long term stability. Communication around hiring forecasts and headcount planning can feel overly optimistic. Expectations may be set publicly, but updates on budget constraints or shifting priorities are not communicated with the same clarity. Career progression for early talent is ambiguous. Without proactive sponsorship and clearly defined benchmarks, interns may struggle to understand what tangible milestones lead to permanent placement.