Pros: You do get to work on a relatively modern tech stack with competent peers. You may also learn several marketable skills. Other things to point out: * Few people work late, though you are implicitly expected to be in early. * Food is good.

Cons: Bad managers seem to be a relatively common complaint among IC employees I talked to. I reported to a micromanager and didn't get the impression I could do much about it without burning bridges. Jack (CEO) seems to be phoning-in anything not related to BTC. Several of the VPs are very risk-averse, and there is no real vision for the future other than a very vague "grow" directive. The company is complacent about its market position, and I don't expect it to keep growing. Other things to point out: * Complacent business strategy leads to boring work. * The SF office is very loud due to poor acoustics and tight desk layouts. * WFH is generally discouraged. * Stock appreciation is considered during comp review. Refreshers/raises are poor in general, and there will almost certainly be a big 4-year cliff now that the stock is stagnant. * Useless cost-saving measures (like reduced food service) are creeping in.

Pros: Great work-life balance and good team culture.

Cons: Nothing that I can think of.

Pros: Lots of communication encouraged (some teams do stand-ups and/or Scrum). Design docs are used everywhere. Everyone is very friendly and invested in Square's future. It felt like a really healthy culture for a growing company that's already been through the transition from a startup to a company of over 1000 people. Really interesting, impactful work is happening across the company, with room to grow and move around. For interns, there are several events, a trip to Yosemite, assigned mentors and managers, and sessions to learn about projects and work happening across the company.

Cons: Interns and full-timers are expected to accept slightly lower compensation than what's competitive on the market. The silver lining to this is that the people who work there intentionally chose Square over a bigger company and are especially passionate about the vision and culture.