Pros: This company is the clear leader in the various spaces it operates in. The workforce is highly talented, skilled, hungry, and a pleasure to work with. Teams are motivated, and many of us enjoy working on the types of problems we're faced with. * Great people * Cool tech * Bright business opportunities/futures * Fast pace

Cons: There is an increasing sense of toxicity coming from upper echelons of the company. Right now, the growth stage the company is in (one of becoming a real company versus a startup) is suffering from mercurial leadership, micromanagement, and ruling by fear/intimidation. It's a very uncomfortable place to be. The fear of retribution, coupled with a lack of seeing any positive change come from flagging concerns to leadership, has created an environment of extreme anxiety at most levels. * Mercurial leadership * Horrible vacation policy * Stock options are weak (offer letter misleading) * Lack of trust

Pros: Working here means you’re right in the middle of the autonomous vehicle revolution. The projects are next-level, and you get to play with some seriously cool tech that’s shaping the future. The people at Applied are sharp, motivated, and down-to-earth. There’s a strong vibe of teamwork and sharing knowledge, which makes it a great place to learn and grow. The leadership is approachable. They’re really focused on making sure the team is happy and the company is headed in the right direction. If you’re hungry to learn and take on new challenges, this is the place. Plenty of opportunities to level up your skills or take on more responsibility.

Cons: Every now and then, you come across an engineer who’s never had a “real” job (e.g. only FAANGs and entitled tech companies) and complains about trivial things, like the amount of free food, despite the company making a solid effort to accommodate everyone. It’s rare, but when it happens, it’s frustrating. These people would probably be happier elsewhere, taking control of their own happiness instead of wasting everyone else’s time with their entitled attitudes.

Pros: - Get to own large pieces of the puzzle. - No problem is out of reach for you to solve.

Cons: It's hard to tune out the noise of what the customer wants.