Pros: From the interview process onwards, I get to work with some of the smartest, most engaged, most passionate people that I've ever had the privilege to work with. In any other company, this would sound like marketing fodder, but working at Canva really is that good. The engineering quality is extremely high and results-driven. Everyone is encouraged to set ambitious goals and strive for them, but no one is watching over your shoulder. Everyone is expected to be self-motivated and on top of their own work. This means that you can work mostly however you want, as long as you are achieving results. The whole company has high goals and aspirations. The office is beautiful with daily gourmet lunches, a wonderfully spoilt office dog, and a great atmosphere. The culture is ridiculously friendly and inclusive, and the management never fails to be approachable, even as the company grows.

Cons: The company is growing fast, and everyone is amazing. So, there are a lot of new names to learn!

Pros: - Truly amazing CEO and exec. - A lot of really smart and caring people. - Care about the right technology. - Extremely good balance between using new technology. - No fear of using systems and tools that are not mainstream if they offer the right benefits.

Cons: - Extreme number of new hires to hit growth targets. - Some painful "old guard" vs "new hire" friction. - Some parts of the hierarchy are very hard to navigate; it can make a big difference depending on which team you're in. - Still trying to figure out how to restructure with the big scale-up.

Pros: Working with smart people and having access to the latest tech around.

Cons: Sometimes priority can change. But overall, it has been a great experience.