Pros
Freedom to explore and implement new ideas, working with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Education and learning is strongly encouraged. horizontal mangement structure promotes open-forum discussions.
Kontras
Relatively slow pace of growth. In some engineering support structures people would not work with you unless directed by their immidiate manager, and would drag their feet thereafter thus impeding progress. No such problem within the engineering community. Too many mid-tier managers are related through family or relations outside company structure. Too many seasoned employee are "retired" in their existing positions, not willing to maintain pace with technology. At least in this group, too many promotions and large purchase approvals correlate with "bootlicking" and playing golf with the head of the group.