Pros: A history of engineering excellence. Solid best practices around operations and communication. Nimble leadership. One of the most diverse teams I've ever been a part of (in every way).

Cons: A lot of strong talent has left, and it's unclear if the company can innovate the way it used to.

Pros: The work you do is challenging. Many times, the work you take on is something no one else has ever tackled. Whether you deploy a new service or close a new deal, the work that we do here is very rewarding, and many times there is enough visibility within the company where your work will be noticed by many. It doesn't matter if you're a new employee, employee number 40, or an intern. Everyone has a chance to make a huge impact, and Square enables employees to do so. The majority of co-workers are former Googlers, Facebookers, etc. They have many experiences and are willing to share their knowledge with anyone at Square. I can't imagine a better place to sharpen my engineering skills as a new grad in the industry. The hiring bar is structured such that most of the people at Square are not only smart, but they are also personable and social. This makes a great working environment, and the company outings are something to look forward to. Benefits are amazing (e.g., unlimited vacation, free meals).

Cons: Deadlines for key projects are sometimes aggressive. We are growing extremely fast.

Pros: Square is growing tremendously as a team and a company. It's an exciting, dynamic place to work with tons of interesting problems to solve. The people are top-notch, and it's impossible not to learn while working with such talented people across many disciplines. The culture is super open, transparent, and collaborative. It's really easy to reach across what would at other companies be barriers to get things done. The food is also amazing, which doesn't hurt!

Cons: The fast growth and dynamism can sometimes feel like churn. There's so much going on; it's sometimes hard to keep track of all the projects that are being worked on.