Pros: - Remote-first culture. - Flexible core working hours. - Unlimited PTO (depends on team norms). - Competitive pay if you live outside the US.

Cons: Lack of job security: frequent layoffs have occurred across teams over the past two years. Unclear evaluation standards for ICs: even strong performance reviews are often dismissed as "inflated." No clear evaluation criteria for ICs. High-performance reviews are often dismissed as "inflated" or lacking in "outcome." No career growth for engineers: flat organizational structure offers no defined advancement path. Generalist tech culture encourages inconsistent and often poor practices. Reliance on outdated technology, with WordPress still at the core after 20 years. Clueless business leaders continue to acquire failed projects with no clear strategy. A small operations group exerts disproportionate influence, enforcing the above and creating a climate of fear that can jeopardize employment.

Pros: Flexibility is probably the only benefit you'll get.

Cons: Unstable leadership, low pay, and inconvenient conditions for employees outside the U.S.

Pros: High level of autonomy Access to purchase training resources Fully remote Incredibly talented colleagues

Cons: Often opaque direction that changes regularly. Difficult to plan ahead for your career. Culture is great, until it isn't.