Pros
Exceptional Autonomy and Trust: You are empowered to set and manage your own tasks, act independently, and time estimate your work, with management consistently trusting your estimates. There is no micro-management, fostering a sense of ownership. Direct Client and Architectural Involvement: For a Junior role, having direct client interaction and making most architectural decisions is a significant advantage, providing valuable experience and responsibility. Positive Work Culture: The atmosphere is friendly and informal, completely free of bureaucracy. Excellent Working Environment: The office itself is described as great. Commitment to Professional Development: The company actively supports your growth by offering English classes and incentivizing you to take specialized courses in your field.
Kontras
Insufficient Workload: There isn't always enough work, which can lead to periods of low productivity. To be clear, the company just isn't big enough for many ML use-cases and there's nothing wrong with that. Lack of Senior Mentorship: The lack of senior ML engineers means there's no direct guidance or mentorship from experienced professionals in Machine Learning.