Pros
The company culture is great, the workspace is very nice, the people are very capable, and there is a big emphasis on personal development. If you're smart & motivated, this is a great place to be!
Kontras
People sometimes get stressed because the workload can be heavy.
Pros
Compensation is competitive and reviewed annually. Management tries to give clear expectations and goals for employees to work towards and has regular reviews/check-ins. The company has grown rapidly, so there are a lot of processes being drafted to create more structure, but it is done with feedback from employees so it isn't just bureaucracy. The more an employee can take ownership of their responsibilities and improve their corner of the company, the more opportunities they will have for growth. There are a lot of opportunities for growth within the company in ways that I haven't experienced at other companies, including both general training and cross-training with other departments. There are fun events like Thirsty Thursday, movie nights, and the holiday party, and anyone can suggest a fun team activity.
Kontras
Schedules can get very stressful at times, and it is sometimes hard to figure out priorities when multiple people are asking for things. Information storage and communication is a work in process, so things that are standard for some people are utterly unknown to others. Changes get implemented slowly as they are drafted, so there are long periods of time when employees are following a mix of outdated processes without knowing that there are updated processes or better ways of doing things. Other than that, there are a lot of the standard growing pains you find at any startup.
Pros
You are trusted with the very bones of the company. Getting access information or tools can usually be done within the day. Coziest open office I have ever worked in. Close to fun activities. Enriching side-projects. Coworkers are wonderful, office is LGBT-friendly and supportive of employees’ use of their preferred building bathrooms. Managers are very patient. Coworkers and staff are friendly to Materials needed for in-house projects are provided on good faith, and communication with coworkers on requirements is swift. Issues with building staff are resolved swiftly.
Kontras
Expect requirements to change frequently, in ways that may require rewrites of your work. If you don’t know someone before you join, don’t expect hardware that will let you do your job effectively. WIFI doesn’t extend to the break room. Hard to ensure reviews are anonymous due to low headcount. One of the highest-ups can get a little too friendly at off the clock employee events, so establish boundaries/personal space, or at least be ready to.