Pros: Some of the newer teams are working on really cool stuff. If you get into one of these teams, you will have lots of fun. The culture is laid back; no one cares if you walk in at 11 am, unlike some of the older teams where the manager will take you aside and lecture you if you come in at 9:35 instead of 9:30. Don't join the older teams. You'll work on the same thing for your entire time, sometimes not even pushing any code to production for months on end, ending up in the project being cancelled. Some of these notorious teams are: * Any of the "yellow key" groups such as Equities and Mortgages * Some of the real-time teams such as BPIPE, Ticker Plant, Data License The cool teams are Software Infrastructure and some foundational application teams.

Cons: Lots of cliques, particularly in the older teams. Avoid the older teams.

Pros: A lot of good people to work with, technically talented and diverse. A lot of interesting problems to solve in finance and technology (although this will vary by the team you're on - derivatives in my case). Compensation and benefits are pretty good.

Cons: For someone interested in working in finance, it can be a bit stifling since FSDs tend to get a bit roughshod into their technical roles.

Pros: - Been here over 5 years, always have been encouraged a healthy WLB. - The work has always been interesting. - Food is great (NJ office). - Internal mobility is encouraged. - Philanthropy is highly encouraged, and it feels good to work for a place trying to make the world better.

Cons: - Seems a lot of teams have trouble defining clear roles, roadmaps, and expectations. - Some teams just simply have lazy people (but I guess that's anywhere).