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Wave
Mobile money app for Africa
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- Dakar
- Fintech
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Working at Wave
Wave is Mobile money app for Africa, and now 200+ people. For a Fintech, Payments company this size, the reality is structured teams, established process, and a hiring bar set by an internal rubric.
Most Wave jobs are based in Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal; Remote.
How to actually get hired at Wave
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Wave is large (200++ people) and popular. Thousands apply; most roles fill internally first. You need more than the careers page.
Who to contact at Wave
We haven't verified a contact route at Wave yet. At 200+ people in Fintech, Payments, the decision-maker is almost always a recruiter or hiring manager, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Wave screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Don't send a generic CV to Wave. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill Wave applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Wave (200+ people). They notice.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Wave is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Fintech, Payments application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Applying to Wave? Get the contact, not the form.
The Wave interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Wave. What follows is the typical process for a 200+-person Fintech, Payments company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
- 1
Recruiter Screen
Phone · 30 min
What it testsInitial qualificationUsually run byRecruiter - 2
Hiring Manager Screen
Video call · 45 min
What it testsRole fit and team alignmentUsually run byHiring manager - 3
Technical Interview
Video call · 60 min
What it testsTechnical skills assessmentUsually run bySenior IC or tech lead - 4
Panel Interview
Video or in-person · 90 min
What it testsCross-functional assessmentUsually run byMultiple team members - 5
Executive/Final Round
In-person preferred · 45 min
What it testsCulture and leadership alignmentUsually run byVP or Director
Wave interview timeline
At 21 days, Wave's process is faster than typical for Fintech, Payments (25 days at this size).
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Wave jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Wave hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Wave vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Wave?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at Wave.
Does Wave respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Wave.
Who is the hiring manager at Wave?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a recruiter or hiring manager.
What ATS does Wave use?
Wave uses teamtailor.
How competitive is it to get hired at Wave?
Roles at 200+-person Fintech, Payments companies typically draw 300-500 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
How many rounds is the Wave interview?
5 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Screen, Technical Interview, Panel Interview, Executive/Final Round.
Is the Wave interview hard?
It concentrates on relevant experience and culture fit rather than abstract puzzles. The stage candidates find hardest is Final Round.
Does Wave give a take-home task?
No, Wave does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Wave take to get back to you?
Around 21 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Wave interview?
Study relevant experience and culture fit. At this size (200+), they care about self-sufficiency over textbook knowledge.
Where is Wave based?
Wave is headquartered in Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal; Remote.
Get Wave roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
From $5.99/week, cancel any time.
- livelivewatching Wave0 applicants
- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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