Pros: - Okay salary - Great benefits

Cons: Hardware management does not listen to the resource needs of the team and expects schedules that are not good for the health and happiness of engineers.

Pros: There are a lot of great engineers at Square. There are also a lot of hard problems to solve, hence there are ample learning opportunities. Taking initiative to solve problems is encouraged, so you can fairly easily grow into the role you want. It's a fast-paced environment with "real" problems.

Cons: The company has grown a lot quickly. Some projects and teams have been launched and then cut. However, Square's execs do a good job of identifying issues and course-correcting. There's a decent balance between bottom-up and top-down decision-making.

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.